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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.72, 5,606.08 and 2,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.72, 5,606.08 and 2,294.56 is: 3,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.72 : 5,606.08 = 2,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.72/5,606.08 = 2,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.72x = 5,606.08 × 2,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.72x = 12,863,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,486.92/4,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.23

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