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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.22, 5,606.31 and 2,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.22, 5,606.31 and 2,644.58 is: 3,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.22 : 5,606.31 = 2,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.22/5,606.31 = 2,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.22x = 5,606.31 × 2,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.22x = 14,826,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,826,335.30/4,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.61

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