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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.54, 5,590.47 and 2,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.54, 5,590.47 and 2,258.74 is: 3,116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.54 : 5,590.47 = 2,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.54/5,590.47 = 2,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.54x = 5,590.47 × 2,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.54x = 12,627,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,627,418.21/4,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.70

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