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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.70, 5,614.08 and 2,575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.70, 5,614.08 and 2,575.05 is: 3,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.70 : 5,614.08 = 2,575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.70/5,614.08 = 2,575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.70x = 5,614.08 × 2,575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.70x = 14,456,505.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,456,505.99/4,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.23

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