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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.74, 5,605.33 and 2,293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.74, 5,605.33 and 2,293.42 is: 3,164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.74 : 5,605.33 = 2,293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.74/5,605.33 = 2,293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.74x = 5,605.33 × 2,293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.74x = 12,855,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855,375.93/4,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.99

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