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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.49, 5,604.64 and 2,381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.49, 5,604.64 and 2,381.96 is: 3,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.49 : 5,604.64 = 2,381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.49/5,604.64 = 2,381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.49x = 5,604.64 × 2,381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.49x = 13,350,036.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350,036.35/4,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.79

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