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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.41, 5,623.16 and 2,305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.41, 5,623.16 and 2,305.67 is: 3,182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.41 : 5,623.16 = 2,305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.41/5,623.16 = 2,305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.41x = 5,623.16 × 2,305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.41x = 12,965,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965,111.67/4,074.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.09

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