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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.93, 5,623.47 and 2,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.93, 5,623.47 and 2,306.70 is: 3,183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.93 : 5,623.47 = 2,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.93/5,623.47 = 2,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.93x = 5,623.47 × 2,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.93x = 12,971,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971,658.25/4,074.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.28

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