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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.62, 5,657.73 and 2,307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.62, 5,657.73 and 2,307.27 is: 3,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.62 : 5,657.73 = 2,307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.62/5,657.73 = 2,307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.62x = 5,657.73 × 2,307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.62x = 13,053,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053,910.70/4,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.18

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