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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.78, 5,604.36 and 2,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.78, 5,604.36 and 2,382.82 is: 3,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.78 : 5,604.36 = 2,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.78/5,604.36 = 2,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.78x = 5,604.36 × 2,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.78x = 13,354,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354,181.10/4,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.58

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