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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.84, 5,608.37 and 2,271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.84, 5,608.37 and 2,271.33 is: 3,134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.84 : 5,608.37 = 2,271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.84/5,608.37 = 2,271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.84x = 5,608.37 × 2,271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.84x = 12,738,447.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,447.68/4,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.58

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