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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.34, 5,576.97 and 2,363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.34, 5,576.97 and 2,363.74 is: 3,261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.34 : 5,576.97 = 2,363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.34/5,576.97 = 2,363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.34x = 5,576.97 × 2,363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.34x = 13,182,507.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,507.07/4,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.91

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