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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.77, 5,621.82 and 2,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.77, 5,621.82 and 2,305.74 is: 3,181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.77 : 5,621.82 = 2,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.77/5,621.82 = 2,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.77x = 5,621.82 × 2,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.77x = 12,962,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962,449.03/4,073.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.93

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