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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.99, 5,604.04 and 2,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.99, 5,604.04 and 2,382.36 is: 3,287.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.99 : 5,604.04 = 2,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.99/5,604.04 = 2,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.99x = 5,604.04 × 2,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.99x = 13,350,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350,840.73/4,060.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.58

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