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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.98, 5,604.51 and 2,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.98, 5,604.51 and 2,292.96 is: 3,164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.98 : 5,604.51 = 2,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.98/5,604.51 = 2,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.98x = 5,604.51 × 2,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.98x = 12,850,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,917.25/4,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.49

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