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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.77, 5,603.81 and 2,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.77, 5,603.81 and 2,292.41 is: 3,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.77 : 5,603.81 = 2,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.77/5,603.81 = 2,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.77x = 5,603.81 × 2,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.77x = 12,846,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,846,224.35/4,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.49

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