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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.41, 5,625.84 and 2,308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.41, 5,625.84 and 2,308.45 is: 3,185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.41 : 5,625.84 = 2,308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.41/5,625.84 = 2,308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.41x = 5,625.84 × 2,308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.41x = 12,986,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986,970.35/4,076.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.88

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