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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.98, 5,604.18 and 2,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.98, 5,604.18 and 2,383.38 is: 3,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.98 : 5,604.18 = 2,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.98/5,604.18 = 2,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.98x = 5,604.18 × 2,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.98x = 13,356,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356,890.53/4,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.08

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