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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.10, 5,602.93 and 2,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.10, 5,602.93 and 2,197.10 is: 3,031.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.10 : 5,602.93 = 2,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.10/5,602.93 = 2,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.10x = 5,602.93 × 2,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.10x = 12,310,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310,169.49/4,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.99

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