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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.52, 5,621.11 and 2,305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.52, 5,621.11 and 2,305.15 is: 3,181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.52 : 5,621.11 = 2,305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.52/5,621.11 = 2,305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.52x = 5,621.11 × 2,305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.52x = 12,957,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957,501.72/4,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.69

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