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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.78, 5,603.61 and 2,292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.78, 5,603.61 and 2,292.37 is: 3,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.78 : 5,603.61 = 2,292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.78/5,603.61 = 2,292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.78x = 5,603.61 × 2,292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.78x = 12,845,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,547.46/4,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.32

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