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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.35, 5,622.69 and 2,305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.35, 5,622.69 and 2,305.95 is: 3,182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.35 : 5,622.69 = 2,305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.35/5,622.69 = 2,305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.35x = 5,622.69 × 2,305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.35x = 12,965,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965,630.48/4,074.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.26

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