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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.66, 5,603.52 and 2,292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.66, 5,603.52 and 2,292.43 is: 3,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.66 : 5,603.52 = 2,292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.66/5,603.52 = 2,292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.66x = 5,603.52 × 2,292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.66x = 12,845,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,677.35/4,060.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.45

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