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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.65, 5,625.89 and 2,284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.65, 5,625.89 and 2,284.07 is: 3,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.65 : 5,625.89 = 2,284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.65/5,625.89 = 2,284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.65x = 5,625.89 × 2,284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.65x = 12,849,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,926.57/4,076.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.08

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