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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.46, 5,603.58 and 2,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.46, 5,603.58 and 2,292.38 is: 3,163.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.46 : 5,603.58 = 2,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.46/5,603.58 = 2,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.46x = 5,603.58 × 2,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.46x = 12,845,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,534.72/4,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.57

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