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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.51, 5,605.86 and 2,293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.51, 5,605.86 and 2,293.77 is: 3,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.51 : 5,605.86 = 2,293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.51/5,605.86 = 2,293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.51x = 5,605.86 × 2,293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.51x = 12,858,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858,553.49/4,062.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.17

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