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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.72, 5,622.64 and 2,282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.72, 5,622.64 and 2,282.30 is: 3,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.72 : 5,622.64 = 2,282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.72/5,622.64 = 2,282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.72x = 5,622.64 × 2,282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.72x = 12,832,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,551.27/4,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.31

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