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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.68, 5,601.91 and 2,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.68, 5,601.91 and 2,290.96 is: 3,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.68 : 5,601.91 = 2,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.68/5,601.91 = 2,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.68x = 5,601.91 × 2,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.68x = 12,833,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,751.73/4,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.27

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