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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.52, 5,603.42 and 2,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.52, 5,603.42 and 2,292.16 is: 3,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.52 : 5,603.42 = 2,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.52/5,603.42 = 2,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.52x = 5,603.42 × 2,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.52x = 12,843,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,935.19/4,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.13

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