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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.21, 5,601.89 and 2,290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.21, 5,601.89 and 2,290.83 is: 3,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.21 : 5,601.89 = 2,290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.21/5,601.89 = 2,290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.21x = 5,601.89 × 2,290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.21x = 12,832,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,966.21/4,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.44

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