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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.76, 5,602.58 and 2,291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.76, 5,602.58 and 2,291.84 is: 3,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.76 : 5,602.58 = 2,291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.76/5,602.58 = 2,291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.76x = 5,602.58 × 2,291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.76x = 12,840,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,840,177.48/4,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.80

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