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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.92, 5,599.94 and 2,289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.92, 5,599.94 and 2,289.69 is: 3,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.92 : 5,599.94 = 2,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.92/5,599.94 = 2,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.92x = 5,599.94 × 2,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.92x = 12,822,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822,115.17/4,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.78

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