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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.26, 5,603.13 and 2,292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.26, 5,603.13 and 2,292.21 is: 3,163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.26 : 5,603.13 = 2,292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.26/5,603.13 = 2,292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.26x = 5,603.13 × 2,292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.26x = 12,843,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,550.62/4,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.23

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