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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.97, 5,604.14 and 2,197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.97, 5,604.14 and 2,197.97 is: 3,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.97 : 5,604.14 = 2,197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.97/5,604.14 = 2,197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.97x = 5,604.14 × 2,197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.97x = 12,317,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,717.72/4,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.20

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