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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.76, 5,610.90 and 2,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.76, 5,610.90 and 2,297.44 is: 3,170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.76 : 5,610.90 = 2,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.76/5,610.90 = 2,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.76x = 5,610.90 × 2,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.76x = 12,890,706.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,890,706.10/4,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.55

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