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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.23, 5,602.56 and 2,267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.23, 5,602.56 and 2,267.49 is: 3,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.23 : 5,602.56 = 2,267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.23/5,602.56 = 2,267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.23x = 5,602.56 × 2,267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.23x = 12,703,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703,748.77/4,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.82

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