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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.08, 5,601.96 and 2,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.08, 5,601.96 and 2,381.40 is: 3,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.08 : 5,601.96 = 2,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.08/5,601.96 = 2,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.08x = 5,601.96 × 2,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.08x = 13,340,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340,507.54/4,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.77

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