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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.53, 5,602.01 and 2,266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.53, 5,602.01 and 2,266.93 is: 3,128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.53 : 5,602.01 = 2,266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.53/5,602.01 = 2,266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.53x = 5,602.01 × 2,266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.53x = 12,699,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,364.53/4,059.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.28

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