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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.53, 5,602.74 and 2,291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.53, 5,602.74 and 2,291.79 is: 3,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.53 : 5,602.74 = 2,291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.53/5,602.74 = 2,291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.53x = 5,602.74 × 2,291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.53x = 12,840,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,840,315.92/4,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.23

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