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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.12, 5,607.20 and 2,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.12, 5,607.20 and 2,246.20 is: 3,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.12 : 5,607.20 = 2,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.12/5,607.20 = 2,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.12x = 5,607.20 × 2,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.12x = 12,594,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,594,884.24/4,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.81

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