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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.74, 5,607.94 and 2,200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.74, 5,607.94 and 2,200.74 is: 3,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.74 : 5,607.94 = 2,200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.74/5,607.94 = 2,200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.74x = 5,607.94 × 2,200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.74x = 12,341,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341,617.88/4,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.01

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