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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.78, 5,610.93 and 2,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.78, 5,610.93 and 2,297.58 is: 3,170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.78 : 5,610.93 = 2,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.78/5,610.93 = 2,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.78x = 5,610.93 × 2,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.78x = 12,891,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,891,560.55/4,065.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.75

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