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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.53, 6,975.99 and 2,311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.53, 6,975.99 and 2,311.65 is: 3,467.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.53 : 6,975.99 = 2,311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.53/6,975.99 = 2,311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.53x = 6,975.99 × 2,311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.53x = 16,126,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126,047.28/4,650.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.58

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