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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.48, 5,621.94 and 2,306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.48, 5,621.94 and 2,306.52 is: 3,182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.48 : 5,621.94 = 2,306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.48/5,621.94 = 2,306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.48x = 5,621.94 × 2,306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.48x = 12,967,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,117.05/4,074.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.52

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