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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.67, 5,620.41 and 2,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.67, 5,620.41 and 2,304.24 is: 3,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.67 : 5,620.41 = 2,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.67/5,620.41 = 2,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.67x = 5,620.41 × 2,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.67x = 12,950,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950,773.54/4,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.92

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