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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.12, 5,601.42 and 2,290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.12, 5,601.42 and 2,290.74 is: 3,161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.12 : 5,601.42 = 2,290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.12/5,601.42 = 2,290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.12x = 5,601.42 × 2,290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.12x = 12,831,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831,396.85/4,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.13

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