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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,058.92, 5,601.79 and 2,290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,058.92, 5,601.79 and 2,290.89 is: 3,161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,058.92 : 5,601.79 = 2,290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,058.92/5,601.79 = 2,290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,058.92x = 5,601.79 × 2,290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,058.92x = 12,833,084.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,084.69/4,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.70

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