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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.54, 5,640.61 and 2,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.54, 5,640.61 and 2,270.68 is: 3,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.54 : 5,640.61 = 2,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.54/5,640.61 = 2,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.54x = 5,640.61 × 2,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.54x = 12,807,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,980.76/4,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.42

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