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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.61, 5,601.62 and 2,291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.61, 5,601.62 and 2,291.18 is: 3,161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.61 : 5,601.62 = 2,291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.61/5,601.62 = 2,291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.61x = 5,601.62 × 2,291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.61x = 12,834,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834,319.71/4,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.47

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