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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.04, 5,602.80 and 2,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.04, 5,602.80 and 2,197.04 is: 3,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.04 : 5,602.80 = 2,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.04/5,602.80 = 2,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.04x = 5,602.80 × 2,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.04x = 12,309,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309,575.71/4,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.89

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