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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.22, 5,617.41 and 2,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.22, 5,617.41 and 2,301.78 is: 3,176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.22 : 5,617.41 = 2,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.22/5,617.41 = 2,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.22x = 5,617.41 × 2,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.22x = 12,930,041.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,930,041.99/4,070.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.74

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