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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.46, 5,622.98 and 2,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.46, 5,622.98 and 2,306.24 is: 3,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.46 : 5,622.98 = 2,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.46/5,622.98 = 2,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.46x = 5,622.98 × 2,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.46x = 12,967,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,941.40/4,074.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.74

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