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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.65, 5,621.75 and 2,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.65, 5,621.75 and 2,281.07 is: 3,147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.65 : 5,621.75 = 2,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.65/5,621.75 = 2,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.65x = 5,621.75 × 2,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.65x = 12,823,593.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823,593.87/4,073.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.94

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