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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.50, 5,599.55 and 2,289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.50, 5,599.55 and 2,289.07 is: 3,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.50 : 5,599.55 = 2,289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.50/5,599.55 = 2,289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.50x = 5,599.55 × 2,289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.50x = 12,817,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817,722.48/4,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.02

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