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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.41, 5,607.77 and 2,294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.41, 5,607.77 and 2,294.37 is: 3,166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.41 : 5,607.77 = 2,294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.41/5,607.77 = 2,294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.41x = 5,607.77 × 2,294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.41x = 12,866,287.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866,287.78/4,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.38

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