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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.90, 5,604.06 and 2,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.90, 5,604.06 and 2,197.90 is: 3,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.90 : 5,604.06 = 2,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.90/5,604.06 = 2,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.90x = 5,604.06 × 2,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.90x = 12,317,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,163.47/4,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.11

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