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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.71, 5,603.77 and 2,197.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.71, 5,603.77 and 2,197.71 is: 3,032.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.71 : 5,603.77 = 2,197.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.71/5,603.77 = 2,197.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.71x = 5,603.77 × 2,197.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.71x = 12,315,454.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,315,454.53/4,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.83

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