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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,064.76, 5,609.22 and 2,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,064.76, 5,609.22 and 2,272.34 is: 3,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,064.76 : 5,609.22 = 2,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,064.76/5,609.22 = 2,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,064.76x = 5,609.22 × 2,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,064.76x = 12,746,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746,054.97/4,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.75

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