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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.93, 5,604.04 and 2,292.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.93, 5,604.04 and 2,292.61 is: 3,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.93 : 5,604.04 = 2,292.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.93/5,604.04 = 2,292.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.93x = 5,604.04 × 2,292.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.93x = 12,847,865.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,865.41/4,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.78

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