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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.08, 5,599.81 and 2,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.08, 5,599.81 and 2,803.24 is: 3,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.08 : 5,599.81 = 2,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.08/5,599.81 = 2,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.08x = 5,599.81 × 2,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.08x = 15,697,600.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,600.88/4,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.33

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