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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.97, 5,608.28 and 2,200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.97, 5,608.28 and 2,200.97 is: 3,037.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.97 : 5,608.28 = 2,200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.97/5,608.28 = 2,200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.97x = 5,608.28 × 2,200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.97x = 12,343,659.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,343,659.05/4,063.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.34

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