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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.92, 5,606.56 and 2,294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.92, 5,606.56 and 2,294.28 is: 3,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.92 : 5,606.56 = 2,294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.92/5,606.56 = 2,294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.92x = 5,606.56 × 2,294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.92x = 12,863,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,018.48/4,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.95

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