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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.38, 5,615.86 and 2,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.38, 5,615.86 and 2,301.26 is: 3,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.38 : 5,615.86 = 2,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.38/5,615.86 = 2,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.38x = 5,615.86 × 2,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.38x = 12,923,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923,520.15/4,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.80

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