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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.46, 5,598.92 and 2,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.46, 5,598.92 and 2,288.72 is: 3,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.46 : 5,598.92 = 2,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.46/5,598.92 = 2,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.46x = 5,598.92 × 2,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.46x = 12,814,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,814,360.18/4,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.22

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