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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.79, 5,570.75 and 2,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.79, 5,570.75 and 2,358.27 is: 3,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.79 : 5,570.75 = 2,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.79/5,570.75 = 2,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.79x = 5,570.75 × 2,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.79x = 13,137,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,137,338.50/4,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.40

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