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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.77, 5,602.16 and 2,732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.77, 5,602.16 and 2,732.16 is: 3,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.77 : 5,602.16 = 2,732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.77/5,602.16 = 2,732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.77x = 5,602.16 × 2,732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.77x = 15,306,025.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306,025.30/4,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.25

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