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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.58, 5,571.76 and 2,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.58, 5,571.76 and 2,359.12 is: 3,255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.58 : 5,571.76 = 2,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.58/5,571.76 = 2,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.58x = 5,571.76 × 2,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.58x = 13,144,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,450.45/4,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.53

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