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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.83, 5,604.21 and 2,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.83, 5,604.21 and 2,292.48 is: 3,163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.83 : 5,604.21 = 2,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.83/5,604.21 = 2,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.83x = 5,604.21 × 2,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.83x = 12,847,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,539.34/4,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.77

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