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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,075.79, 5,624.73 and 2,283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,075.79, 5,624.73 and 2,283.35 is: 3,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,075.79 : 5,624.73 = 2,283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,075.79/5,624.73 = 2,283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,075.79x = 5,624.73 × 2,283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,075.79x = 12,843,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,199.12/4,075.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.09

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