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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.65, 5,606.28 and 2,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.65, 5,606.28 and 2,294.42 is: 3,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.65 : 5,606.28 = 2,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.65/5,606.28 = 2,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.65x = 5,606.28 × 2,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.65x = 12,863,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,132.93/4,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.20

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