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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,066.43, 5,611.91 and 2,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,066.43, 5,611.91 and 2,298.19 is: 3,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,066.43 : 5,611.91 = 2,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,066.43/5,611.91 = 2,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,066.43x = 5,611.91 × 2,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,066.43x = 12,897,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,223.95/4,066.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.63

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