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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.10, 5,602.88 and 2,291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.10, 5,602.88 and 2,291.72 is: 3,162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.10 : 5,602.88 = 2,291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.10/5,602.88 = 2,291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.10x = 5,602.88 × 2,291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.10x = 12,840,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,840,192.68/4,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.54

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