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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.32, 5,605.80 and 2,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.32, 5,605.80 and 2,269.68 is: 3,132.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.32 : 5,605.80 = 2,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.32/5,605.80 = 2,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.32x = 5,605.80 × 2,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.32x = 12,723,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723,372.14/4,062.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.05

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