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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.85, 5,580.42 and 2,364.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.85, 5,580.42 and 2,364.94 is: 3,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.85 : 5,580.42 = 2,364.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.85/5,580.42 = 2,364.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.85x = 5,580.42 × 2,364.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.85x = 13,197,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,197,330.57/4,042.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.36

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