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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.74, 5,607.56 and 2,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.74, 5,607.56 and 2,295.32 is: 3,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.74 : 5,607.56 = 2,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.74/5,607.56 = 2,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.74x = 5,607.56 × 2,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.74x = 12,871,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871,144.62/4,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.31

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