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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.72, 5,607.83 and 2,271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.72, 5,607.83 and 2,271.22 is: 3,134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.72 : 5,607.83 = 2,271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.72/5,607.83 = 2,271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.72x = 5,607.83 × 2,271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.72x = 12,736,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736,615.65/4,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.23

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