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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.58, 5,604.89 and 2,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.58, 5,604.89 and 2,293.14 is: 3,164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.58 : 5,604.89 = 2,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.58/5,604.89 = 2,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.58x = 5,604.89 × 2,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.58x = 12,852,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,785.99/4,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.48

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