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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.34, 5,619.45 and 2,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.34, 5,619.45 and 2,304.08 is: 3,179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.34 : 5,619.45 = 2,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.34/5,619.45 = 2,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.34x = 5,619.45 × 2,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.34x = 12,947,662.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947,662.36/4,072.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.42

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