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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.88, 5,602.61 and 2,267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.88, 5,602.61 and 2,267.26 is: 3,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.88 : 5,602.61 = 2,267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.88/5,602.61 = 2,267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.88x = 5,602.61 × 2,267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.88x = 12,702,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702,573.55/4,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.81

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