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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.70, 5,603.78 and 2,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.70, 5,603.78 and 2,292.32 is: 3,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.70 : 5,603.78 = 2,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.70/5,603.78 = 2,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.70x = 5,603.78 × 2,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.70x = 12,845,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,645.19/4,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.41

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