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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.63, 5,622.96 and 2,306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.63, 5,622.96 and 2,306.22 is: 3,182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.63 : 5,622.96 = 2,306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.63/5,622.96 = 2,306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.63x = 5,622.96 × 2,306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.63x = 12,967,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,782.81/4,074.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.57

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