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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,065.85, 5,611.62 and 2,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,065.85, 5,611.62 and 2,297.98 is: 3,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,065.85 : 5,611.62 = 2,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,065.85/5,611.62 = 2,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,065.85x = 5,611.62 × 2,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,065.85x = 12,895,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,895,390.53/4,065.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.63

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