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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.95, 5,604.16 and 2,382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.95, 5,604.16 and 2,382.39 is: 3,287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.95 : 5,604.16 = 2,382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.95/5,604.16 = 2,382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.95x = 5,604.16 × 2,382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.95x = 13,351,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,285.72/4,060.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.72

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