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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.76, 5,601.45 and 2,290.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.76, 5,601.45 and 2,290.33 is: 3,160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.76 : 5,601.45 = 2,290.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.76/5,601.45 = 2,290.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.76x = 5,601.45 × 2,290.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.76x = 12,829,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,153.06/4,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.86

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