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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.23, 5,602.71 and 2,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.23, 5,602.71 and 2,267.52 is: 3,128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.23 : 5,602.71 = 2,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.23/5,602.71 = 2,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.23x = 5,602.71 × 2,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.23x = 12,704,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704,256.98/4,060.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.95

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