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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.46, 5,623.93 and 2,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.46, 5,623.93 and 2,307.14 is: 3,183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.46 : 5,623.93 = 2,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.46/5,623.93 = 2,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.46x = 5,623.93 × 2,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.46x = 12,975,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,975,193.86/4,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.74

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