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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.69, 6,968.87 and 2,309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.69, 6,968.87 and 2,309.03 is: 3,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.69 : 6,968.87 = 2,309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.69/6,968.87 = 2,309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.69x = 6,968.87 × 2,309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.69x = 16,091,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,091,283.51/4,651.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.24

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