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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.61, 5,625.51 and 2,308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.61, 5,625.51 and 2,308.23 is: 3,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.61 : 5,625.51 = 2,308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.61/5,625.51 = 2,308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.61x = 5,625.51 × 2,308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.61x = 12,984,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984,970.95/4,076.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.24

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