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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.76, 5,614.74 and 2,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.76, 5,614.74 and 2,276.34 is: 3,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.76 : 5,614.74 = 2,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.76/5,614.74 = 2,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.76x = 5,614.74 × 2,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.76x = 12,781,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,057.25/4,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.27

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