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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.24, 5,570.28 and 2,380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.24, 5,570.28 and 2,380.24 is: 3,284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.24 : 5,570.28 = 2,380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.24/5,570.28 = 2,380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.24x = 5,570.28 × 2,380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.24x = 13,258,603.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,258,603.27/4,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.89

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