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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.64, 5,599.92 and 2,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.64, 5,599.92 and 2,290.32 is: 3,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.64 : 5,599.92 = 2,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.64/5,599.92 = 2,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.64x = 5,599.92 × 2,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.64x = 12,825,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825,608.77/4,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.08

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