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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.54, 5,610.43 and 2,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.54, 5,610.43 and 2,297.14 is: 3,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.54 : 5,610.43 = 2,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.54/5,610.43 = 2,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.54x = 5,610.43 × 2,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.54x = 12,887,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,887,931.68/4,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.05

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