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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.55, 5,601.99 and 2,266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.55, 5,601.99 and 2,266.93 is: 3,128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.55 : 5,601.99 = 2,266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.55/5,601.99 = 2,266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.55x = 5,601.99 × 2,266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.55x = 12,699,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699,319.19/4,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.26

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