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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.87, 5,603.88 and 2,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.87, 5,603.88 and 2,292.64 is: 3,163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.87 : 5,603.88 = 2,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.87/5,603.88 = 2,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.87x = 5,603.88 × 2,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.87x = 12,847,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,665.43/4,060.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.77

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