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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.92, 5,600.41 and 2,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.92, 5,600.41 and 2,289.89 is: 3,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.92 : 5,600.41 = 2,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.92/5,600.41 = 2,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.92x = 5,600.41 × 2,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.92x = 12,824,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,331.13/4,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.32

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