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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.55, 5,591.09 and 2,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.55, 5,591.09 and 2,259.16 is: 3,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.55 : 5,591.09 = 2,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.55/5,591.09 = 2,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.55x = 5,591.09 × 2,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.55x = 12,631,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,631,158.55/4,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.61

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