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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.46, 5,601.93 and 2,266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.46, 5,601.93 and 2,266.99 is: 3,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.46 : 5,601.93 = 2,266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.46/5,601.93 = 2,266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.46x = 5,601.93 × 2,266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.46x = 12,699,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,519.29/4,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.38

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