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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.95, 5,606.25 and 2,294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.95, 5,606.25 and 2,294.51 is: 3,166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.95 : 5,606.25 = 2,294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.95/5,606.25 = 2,294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.95x = 5,606.25 × 2,294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.95x = 12,863,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,863,568.66/4,062.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.07

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