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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.04, 6,977.34 and 2,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.04, 6,977.34 and 2,311.16 is: 3,467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.04 : 6,977.34 = 2,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.04/6,977.34 = 2,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.04x = 6,977.34 × 2,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.04x = 16,125,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,749.11/4,651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.13

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