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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.36, 5,619.56 and 2,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.36, 5,619.56 and 2,304 is: 3,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.36 : 5,619.56 = 2,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.36/5,619.56 = 2,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.36x = 5,619.56 × 2,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.36x = 12,947,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947,466.24/4,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.13

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