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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,040.84, 5,576.28 and 2,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,040.84, 5,576.28 and 2,363.24 is: 3,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,040.84 : 5,576.28 = 2,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,040.84/5,576.28 = 2,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,040.84x = 5,576.28 × 2,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,040.84x = 13,178,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,178,087.95/4,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.22

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