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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.22, 5,614.59 and 2,276.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.22, 5,614.59 and 2,276.35 is: 3,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.22 : 5,614.59 = 2,276.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.22/5,614.59 = 2,276.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.22x = 5,614.59 × 2,276.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.22x = 12,780,771.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780,771.95/4,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.61

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