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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.14, 5,601.63 and 2,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.14, 5,601.63 and 2,266.79 is: 3,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.14 : 5,601.63 = 2,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.14/5,601.63 = 2,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.14x = 5,601.63 × 2,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.14x = 12,697,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,697,718.87/4,059.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.18

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