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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.70, 5,603.67 and 2,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.70, 5,603.67 and 2,292.20 is: 3,163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.70 : 5,603.67 = 2,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.70/5,603.67 = 2,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.70x = 5,603.67 × 2,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.70x = 12,844,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844,704.36/4,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.18

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