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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.20, 5,602.96 and 2,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.20, 5,602.96 and 2,291.52 is: 3,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.20 : 5,602.96 = 2,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.20/5,602.96 = 2,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.20x = 5,602.96 × 2,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.20x = 12,839,294.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839,294.90/4,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.23

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