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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.77, 5,606.96 and 2,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.77, 5,606.96 and 2,294.70 is: 3,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.77 : 5,606.96 = 2,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.77/5,606.96 = 2,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.77x = 5,606.96 × 2,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.77x = 12,866,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866,291.11/4,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.88

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