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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.59, 5,602.19 and 2,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.59, 5,602.19 and 2,291.76 is: 3,162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.59 : 5,602.19 = 2,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.59/5,602.19 = 2,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.59x = 5,602.19 × 2,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.59x = 12,838,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,838,863.50/4,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.60

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