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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.82, 5,603.94 and 2,197.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.82, 5,603.94 and 2,197.82 is: 3,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.82 : 5,603.94 = 2,197.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.82/5,603.94 = 2,197.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.82x = 5,603.94 × 2,197.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.82x = 12,316,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316,451.41/4,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.00

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