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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.59, 5,603.56 and 2,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.59, 5,603.56 and 2,292.76 is: 3,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.59 : 5,603.56 = 2,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.59/5,603.56 = 2,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.59x = 5,603.56 × 2,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.59x = 12,847,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,618.23/4,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.98

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