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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.78, 5,606.74 and 2,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.78, 5,606.74 and 2,294.40 is: 3,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.78 : 5,606.74 = 2,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.78/5,606.74 = 2,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.78x = 5,606.74 × 2,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.78x = 12,864,104.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864,104.26/4,062.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.33

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