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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.74, 5,602.34 and 2,291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.74, 5,602.34 and 2,291.37 is: 3,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.74 : 5,602.34 = 2,291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.74/5,602.34 = 2,291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.74x = 5,602.34 × 2,291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.74x = 12,837,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,837,022.35/4,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.03

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