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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.51, 5,606.27 and 2,294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.51, 5,606.27 and 2,294.49 is: 3,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.51 : 5,606.27 = 2,294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.51/5,606.27 = 2,294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.51x = 5,606.27 × 2,294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.51x = 12,863,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,518.98/4,062.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.40

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