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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.76, 5,599.71 and 2,289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.76, 5,599.71 and 2,289.74 is: 3,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.76 : 5,599.71 = 2,289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.76/5,599.71 = 2,289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.76x = 5,599.71 × 2,289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.76x = 12,821,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821,879.98/4,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.84

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