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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.52, 5,606.24 and 2,294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.52, 5,606.24 and 2,294.09 is: 3,165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.52 : 5,606.24 = 2,294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.52/5,606.24 = 2,294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.52x = 5,606.24 × 2,294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.52x = 12,861,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,861,179.62/4,062.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.82

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