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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.74, 5,599.92 and 2,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.74, 5,599.92 and 2,289.24 is: 3,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.74 : 5,599.92 = 2,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.74/5,599.92 = 2,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.74x = 5,599.92 × 2,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.74x = 12,819,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819,560.86/4,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.29

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