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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.91, 5,602.94 and 2,290.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.91, 5,602.94 and 2,290.87 is: 3,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.91 : 5,602.94 = 2,290.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.91/5,602.94 = 2,290.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.91x = 5,602.94 × 2,290.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.91x = 12,835,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,835,607.16/4,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.55

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