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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.37, 5,610.73 and 2,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.37, 5,610.73 and 2,296.94 is: 3,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.37 : 5,610.73 = 2,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.37/5,610.73 = 2,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.37x = 5,610.73 × 2,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.37x = 12,887,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,887,484.65/4,065.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.06

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