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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,649.81, 6,966.06 and 2,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,649.81, 6,966.06 and 2,307.14 is: 3,456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,649.81 : 6,966.06 = 2,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,649.81/6,966.06 = 2,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,649.81x = 6,966.06 × 2,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,649.81x = 16,071,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071,693.08/4,649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.42

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