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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.97, 5,599.94 and 2,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.97, 5,599.94 and 2,290.14 is: 3,160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.97 : 5,599.94 = 2,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.97/5,599.94 = 2,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.97x = 5,599.94 × 2,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.97x = 12,824,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,635.14/4,057.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.36

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