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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.99, 5,602.57 and 2,267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.99, 5,602.57 and 2,267.15 is: 3,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.99 : 5,602.57 = 2,267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.99/5,602.57 = 2,267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.99x = 5,602.57 × 2,267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.99x = 12,701,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701,832.89/4,059.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.54

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