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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,066.79, 5,611.55 and 2,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,066.79, 5,611.55 and 2,297.75 is: 3,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,066.79 : 5,611.55 = 2,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,066.79/5,611.55 = 2,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,066.79x = 5,611.55 × 2,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,066.79x = 12,893,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,893,933.27/4,066.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.54

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