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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.83, 5,604.45 and 2,292.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.83, 5,604.45 and 2,292.99 is: 3,164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.83 : 5,604.45 = 2,292.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.83/5,604.45 = 2,292.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.83x = 5,604.45 × 2,292.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.83x = 12,850,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,947.81/4,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.61

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