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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.69, 5,601.85 and 2,290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.69, 5,601.85 and 2,290.98 is: 3,161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.69 : 5,601.85 = 2,290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.69/5,601.85 = 2,290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.69x = 5,601.85 × 2,290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.69x = 12,833,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,726.31/4,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.26

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