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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.62, 5,624.37 and 2,307.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.62, 5,624.37 and 2,307.57 is: 3,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.62 : 5,624.37 = 2,307.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.62/5,624.37 = 2,307.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.62x = 5,624.37 × 2,307.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.62x = 12,978,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978,627.48/4,075.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.45

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