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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.36, 5,604.38 and 2,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.36, 5,604.38 and 2,293 is: 3,164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.36 : 5,604.38 = 2,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.36/5,604.38 = 2,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.36x = 5,604.38 × 2,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.36x = 12,850,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,843.34/4,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.95

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