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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.62, 5,617.55 and 2,302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.62, 5,617.55 and 2,302.19 is: 3,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.62 : 5,617.55 = 2,302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.62/5,617.55 = 2,302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.62x = 5,617.55 × 2,302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.62x = 12,932,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932,666.17/4,070.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.07

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