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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.95, 5,623.70 and 2,306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.95, 5,623.70 and 2,306.55 is: 3,183.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.95 : 5,623.70 = 2,306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.95/5,623.70 = 2,306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.95x = 5,623.70 × 2,306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.95x = 12,971,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971,351.00/4,074.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.20

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