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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.23, 5,607.14 and 2,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.23, 5,607.14 and 2,294.73 is: 3,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.23 : 5,607.14 = 2,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.23/5,607.14 = 2,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.23x = 5,607.14 × 2,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.23x = 12,866,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866,860.90/4,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.66

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