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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.70, 5,602.86 and 2,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.70, 5,602.86 and 2,291.66 is: 3,161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.70 : 5,602.86 = 2,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.70/5,602.86 = 2,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.70x = 5,602.86 × 2,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.70x = 12,839,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839,850.15/4,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.98

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