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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.63, 5,611.49 and 2,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.63, 5,611.49 and 2,298.26 is: 3,172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.63 : 5,611.49 = 2,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.63/5,611.49 = 2,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.63x = 5,611.49 × 2,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.63x = 12,896,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,896,663.01/4,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.12

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