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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.63, 5,570.95 and 2,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.63, 5,570.95 and 2,358.08 is: 3,253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.63 : 5,570.95 = 2,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.63/5,570.95 = 2,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.63x = 5,570.95 × 2,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.63x = 13,136,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,136,745.78/4,037.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.58

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