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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.27, 5,601.90 and 2,290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.27, 5,601.90 and 2,290.89 is: 3,161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.27 : 5,601.90 = 2,290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.27/5,601.90 = 2,290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.27x = 5,601.90 × 2,290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.27x = 12,833,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,336.69/4,059.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.49

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