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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.59, 5,619.51 and 2,303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.59, 5,619.51 and 2,303.82 is: 3,178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.59 : 5,619.51 = 2,303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.59/5,619.51 = 2,303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.59x = 5,619.51 × 2,303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.59x = 12,946,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,946,339.53/4,072.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.90

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