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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.71, 5,602.58 and 2,291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.71, 5,602.58 and 2,291.33 is: 3,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.71 : 5,602.58 = 2,291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.71/5,602.58 = 2,291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.71x = 5,602.58 × 2,291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.71x = 12,837,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,837,348.17/4,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.13

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