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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.40, 5,601.70 and 2,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.40, 5,601.70 and 2,267.05 is: 3,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.40 : 5,601.70 = 2,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.40/5,601.70 = 2,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.40x = 5,601.70 × 2,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.40x = 12,699,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,333.99/4,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.38

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