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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.82, 5,617.97 and 2,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.82, 5,617.97 and 2,302.59 is: 3,177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.82 : 5,617.97 = 2,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.82/5,617.97 = 2,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.82x = 5,617.97 × 2,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.82x = 12,935,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935,887.30/4,070.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.71

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