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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.86, 5,603.34 and 2,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.86, 5,603.34 and 2,292.44 is: 3,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.86 : 5,603.34 = 2,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.86/5,603.34 = 2,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.86x = 5,603.34 × 2,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.86x = 12,845,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845,320.75/4,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.20

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