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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.63, 5,603.84 and 2,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.63, 5,603.84 and 2,292.67 is: 3,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.63 : 5,603.84 = 2,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.63/5,603.84 = 2,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.63x = 5,603.84 × 2,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.63x = 12,847,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,755.85/4,060.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.98

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