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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.44, 5,601.66 and 2,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.44, 5,601.66 and 2,382.36 is: 3,286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.44 : 5,601.66 = 2,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.44/5,601.66 = 2,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.44x = 5,601.66 × 2,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.44x = 13,345,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,345,170.72/4,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.63

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