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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.99, 5,600.61 and 2,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.99, 5,600.61 and 2,289.76 is: 3,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.99 : 5,600.61 = 2,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.99/5,600.61 = 2,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.99x = 5,600.61 × 2,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.99x = 12,824,052.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,052.75/4,057.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.20

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