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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.91, 5,604.32 and 2,291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.91, 5,604.32 and 2,291.87 is: 3,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.91 : 5,604.32 = 2,291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.91/5,604.32 = 2,291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.91x = 5,604.32 × 2,291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.91x = 12,844,372.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844,372.88/4,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.93

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