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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.07, 5,601.51 and 2,290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.07, 5,601.51 and 2,290.78 is: 3,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.07 : 5,601.51 = 2,290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.07/5,601.51 = 2,290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.07x = 5,601.51 × 2,290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.07x = 12,831,827.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831,827.08/4,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.27

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