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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,066.61, 5,611.97 and 2,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,066.61, 5,611.97 and 2,274.27 is: 3,138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,066.61 : 5,611.97 = 2,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,066.61/5,611.97 = 2,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,066.61x = 5,611.97 × 2,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,066.61x = 12,763,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,763,123.64/4,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.52

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