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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.67, 5,617.65 and 2,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.67, 5,617.65 and 2,302.24 is: 3,177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.67 : 5,617.65 = 2,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.67/5,617.65 = 2,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.67x = 5,617.65 × 2,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.67x = 12,933,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,933,138.94/4,070.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.16

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