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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.97, 5,607.24 and 2,294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.97, 5,607.24 and 2,294.53 is: 3,166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.97 : 5,607.24 = 2,294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.97/5,607.24 = 2,294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.97x = 5,607.24 × 2,294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.97x = 12,865,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865,980.40/4,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.64

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