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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.92, 5,608.52 and 2,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.92, 5,608.52 and 2,295.72 is: 3,168.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.92 : 5,608.52 = 2,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.92/5,608.52 = 2,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.92x = 5,608.52 × 2,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.92x = 12,875,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,875,591.53/4,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.27

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