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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.57, 5,625.52 and 2,308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.57, 5,625.52 and 2,308.14 is: 3,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.57 : 5,625.52 = 2,308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.57/5,625.52 = 2,308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.57x = 5,625.52 × 2,308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.57x = 12,984,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984,487.73/4,076.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.15

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