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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.68, 5,607.72 and 2,271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.68, 5,607.72 and 2,271.06 is: 3,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.68 : 5,607.72 = 2,271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.68/5,607.72 = 2,271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.68x = 5,607.72 × 2,271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.68x = 12,735,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735,468.58/4,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.97

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