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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.91, 5,580.50 and 2,365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.91, 5,580.50 and 2,365.00 is: 3,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.91 : 5,580.50 = 2,365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.91/5,580.50 = 2,365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.91x = 5,580.50 × 2,365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.91x = 13,197,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,197,856.72/4,042.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.44

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