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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.76, 5,603.82 and 2,292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.76, 5,603.82 and 2,292.71 is: 3,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.76 : 5,603.82 = 2,292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.76/5,603.82 = 2,292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.76x = 5,603.82 × 2,292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.76x = 12,847,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,934.15/4,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.92

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