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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.62, 5,602.95 and 2,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.62, 5,602.95 and 2,292.18 is: 3,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.62 : 5,602.95 = 2,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.62/5,602.95 = 2,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.62x = 5,602.95 × 2,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.62x = 12,842,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842,969.93/4,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.81

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