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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,069.56, 5,615.97 and 2,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,069.56, 5,615.97 and 2,277.03 is: 3,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,069.56 : 5,615.97 = 2,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,069.56/5,615.97 = 2,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,069.56x = 5,615.97 × 2,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,069.56x = 12,787,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,744.69/4,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.29

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