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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,067, 5,612.38 and 2,298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,067, 5,612.38 and 2,298.63 is: 3,172.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,067 : 5,612.38 = 2,298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,067/5,612.38 = 2,298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,067x = 5,612.38 × 2,298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,067x = 12,900,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900,785.04/4,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.06

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