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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.55, 5,603.56 and 2,197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.55, 5,603.56 and 2,197.55 is: 3,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.55 : 5,603.56 = 2,197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.55/5,603.56 = 2,197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.55x = 5,603.56 × 2,197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.55x = 12,314,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314,111.79/4,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.62

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