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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.50, 5,606.64 and 2,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.50, 5,606.64 and 2,295 is: 3,166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.50 : 5,606.64 = 2,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.50/5,606.64 = 2,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.50x = 5,606.64 × 2,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.50x = 12,867,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867,238.80/4,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.54

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