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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.58, 5,610.63 and 2,297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.58, 5,610.63 and 2,297.89 is: 3,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.58 : 5,610.63 = 2,297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.58/5,610.63 = 2,297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.58x = 5,610.63 × 2,297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.58x = 12,892,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,892,610.57/4,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.16

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