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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.98, 5,604.17 and 2,197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.98, 5,604.17 and 2,197.98 is: 3,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.98 : 5,604.17 = 2,197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.98/5,604.17 = 2,197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.98x = 5,604.17 × 2,197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.98x = 12,317,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,842.59/4,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.22

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