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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.74, 5,651.39 and 2,302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.74, 5,651.39 and 2,302.71 is: 3,177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.74 : 5,651.39 = 2,302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.74/5,651.39 = 2,302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.74x = 5,651.39 × 2,302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.74x = 13,013,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,013,490.35/4,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.32

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