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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.31, 5,615.34 and 2,301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.31, 5,615.34 and 2,301.08 is: 3,175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.31 : 5,615.34 = 2,301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.31/5,615.34 = 2,301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.31x = 5,615.34 × 2,301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.31x = 12,921,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921,346.57/4,069.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.32

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