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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.96, 5,578.04 and 2,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.96, 5,578.04 and 2,364.44 is: 3,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.96 : 5,578.04 = 2,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.96/5,578.04 = 2,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.96x = 5,578.04 × 2,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.96x = 13,188,940.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188,940.90/4,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.01

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