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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.95, 5,604.09 and 2,197.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.95, 5,604.09 and 2,197.95 is: 3,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.95 : 5,604.09 = 2,197.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.95/5,604.09 = 2,197.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.95x = 5,604.09 × 2,197.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.95x = 12,317,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,509.62/4,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.16

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