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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.54, 5,615.50 and 2,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.54, 5,615.50 and 2,301.14 is: 3,175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.54 : 5,615.50 = 2,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.54/5,615.50 = 2,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.54x = 5,615.50 × 2,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.54x = 12,922,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,922,051.67/4,069.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.31

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