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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.76, 5,624.46 and 2,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.76, 5,624.46 and 2,307.72 is: 3,183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.76 : 5,624.46 = 2,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.76/5,624.46 = 2,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.76x = 5,624.46 × 2,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.76x = 12,979,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979,678.83/4,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.82

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