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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.80, 5,606.40 and 2,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.80, 5,606.40 and 2,294.24 is: 3,165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.80 : 5,606.40 = 2,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.80/5,606.40 = 2,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.80x = 5,606.40 × 2,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.80x = 12,862,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862,427.14/4,062.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.90

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