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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.58, 5,570.38 and 2,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.58, 5,570.38 and 2,358.12 is: 3,254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.58 : 5,570.38 = 2,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.58/5,570.38 = 2,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.58x = 5,570.38 × 2,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.58x = 13,135,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135,624.49/4,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.15

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