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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.13, 5,615.51 and 2,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.13, 5,615.51 and 2,301 is: 3,175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.13 : 5,615.51 = 2,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.13/5,615.51 = 2,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.13x = 5,615.51 × 2,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.13x = 12,921,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921,288.51/4,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.44

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