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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.96, 5,602.74 and 2,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.96, 5,602.74 and 2,291.96 is: 3,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.96 : 5,602.74 = 2,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.96/5,602.74 = 2,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.96x = 5,602.74 × 2,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.96x = 12,841,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841,255.97/4,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.90

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