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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.74, 5,601.06 and 2,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.74, 5,601.06 and 2,290.34 is: 3,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.74 : 5,601.06 = 2,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.74/5,601.06 = 2,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.74x = 5,601.06 × 2,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.74x = 12,828,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,828,331.76/4,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.67

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