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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.28, 5,622.46 and 2,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.28, 5,622.46 and 2,305.88 is: 3,182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.28 : 5,622.46 = 2,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.28/5,622.46 = 2,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.28x = 5,622.46 × 2,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.28x = 12,964,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,964,718.06/4,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.09

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