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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.74, 5,624.52 and 2,307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.74, 5,624.52 and 2,307.91 is: 3,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.74 : 5,624.52 = 2,307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.74/5,624.52 = 2,307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.74x = 5,624.52 × 2,307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.74x = 12,980,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,980,880.18/4,075.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.92

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