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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.63, 5,607.78 and 2,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.63, 5,607.78 and 2,295.22 is: 3,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.63 : 5,607.78 = 2,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.63/5,607.78 = 2,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.63x = 5,607.78 × 2,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.63x = 12,871,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871,088.81/4,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.39

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