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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.93, 5,617.96 and 2,302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.93, 5,617.96 and 2,302.52 is: 3,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.93 : 5,617.96 = 2,302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.93/5,617.96 = 2,302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.93x = 5,617.96 × 2,302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.93x = 12,935,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935,431.41/4,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.52

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