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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.15, 5,602.99 and 2,197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.15, 5,602.99 and 2,197.15 is: 3,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.15 : 5,602.99 = 2,197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.15/5,602.99 = 2,197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.15x = 5,602.99 × 2,197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.15x = 12,310,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,310,609.48/4,060.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.06

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