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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.96, 5,619.04 and 2,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.96, 5,619.04 and 2,279.14 is: 3,145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.96 : 5,619.04 = 2,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.96/5,619.04 = 2,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.96x = 5,619.04 × 2,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.96x = 12,806,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,806,578.83/4,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.06

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