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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.09, 5,572.50 and 2,359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.09, 5,572.50 and 2,359.90 is: 3,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.09 : 5,572.50 = 2,359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.09/5,572.50 = 2,359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.09x = 5,572.50 × 2,359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.09x = 13,150,542.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,150,542.75/4,039.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.82

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