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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.91, 5,602.93 and 2,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.91, 5,602.93 and 2,267.39 is: 3,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.91 : 5,602.93 = 2,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.91/5,602.93 = 2,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.91x = 5,602.93 × 2,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.91x = 12,704,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704,027.45/4,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.14

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