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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.22, 5,623.77 and 2,306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.22, 5,623.77 and 2,306.81 is: 3,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.22 : 5,623.77 = 2,306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.22/5,623.77 = 2,306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.22x = 5,623.77 × 2,306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.22x = 12,972,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972,968.87/4,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.38

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