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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.72, 5,603.79 and 2,292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.72, 5,603.79 and 2,292.29 is: 3,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.72 : 5,603.79 = 2,292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.72/5,603.79 = 2,292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.72x = 5,603.79 × 2,292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.72x = 12,845,511.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,511.78/4,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.36

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