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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.59, 5,689.15 and 2,259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.59, 5,689.15 and 2,259.59 is: 3,118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.59 : 5,689.15 = 2,259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.59/5,689.15 = 2,259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.59x = 5,689.15 × 2,259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.59x = 12,855,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855,112.35/4,122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.22

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