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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.04, 6,971.37 and 2,307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.04, 6,971.37 and 2,307.19 is: 3,461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.04 : 6,971.37 = 2,307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.04/6,971.37 = 2,307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.04x = 6,971.37 × 2,307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.04x = 16,084,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,084,275.15/4,647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.19

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