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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.52, 5,619.73 and 2,304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.52, 5,619.73 and 2,304.15 is: 3,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.52 : 5,619.73 = 2,304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.52/5,619.73 = 2,304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.52x = 5,619.73 × 2,304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.52x = 12,948,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948,678.37/4,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.31

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