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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.67, 5,623.85 and 2,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.67, 5,623.85 and 2,396.09 is: 3,306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.67 : 5,623.85 = 2,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.67/5,623.85 = 2,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.67x = 5,623.85 × 2,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.67x = 13,475,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475,270.80/4,075.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.27

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