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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.58, 5,610.77 and 2,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.58, 5,610.77 and 2,297.08 is: 3,170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.58 : 5,610.77 = 2,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.58/5,610.77 = 2,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.58x = 5,610.77 × 2,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.58x = 12,888,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,888,387.55/4,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.12

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