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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.18, 5,602.93 and 2,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.18, 5,602.93 and 2,291.95 is: 3,162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.18 : 5,602.93 = 2,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.18/5,602.93 = 2,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.18x = 5,602.93 × 2,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.18x = 12,841,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841,635.41/4,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.82

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