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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.06, 5,575.83 and 2,362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.06, 5,575.83 and 2,362.14 is: 3,259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.06 : 5,575.83 = 2,362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.06/5,575.83 = 2,362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.06x = 5,575.83 × 2,362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.06x = 13,170,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,170,894.66/4,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.27

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