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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,076.79, 5,626.11 and 2,284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,076.79, 5,626.11 and 2,284.35 is: 3,152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,076.79 : 5,626.11 = 2,284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,076.79/5,626.11 = 2,284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,076.79x = 5,626.11 × 2,284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,076.79x = 12,852,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,004.38/4,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.48

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