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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.61, 5,603.54 and 2,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.61, 5,603.54 and 2,292.20 is: 3,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.61 : 5,603.54 = 2,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.61/5,603.54 = 2,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.61x = 5,603.54 × 2,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.61x = 12,844,394.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844,394.91/4,060.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.17

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