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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.55, 5,625.68 and 2,308.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.55, 5,625.68 and 2,308.11 is: 3,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.55 : 5,625.68 = 2,308.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.55/5,625.68 = 2,308.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.55x = 5,625.68 × 2,308.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.55x = 12,984,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984,676.72/4,076.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.21

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