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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.77, 5,604.05 and 2,382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.77, 5,604.05 and 2,382.25 is: 3,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.77 : 5,604.05 = 2,382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.77/5,604.05 = 2,382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.77x = 5,604.05 × 2,382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.77x = 13,350,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350,248.11/4,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.61

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