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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.06, 5,580.66 and 2,366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.06, 5,580.66 and 2,366.74 is: 3,265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.06 : 5,580.66 = 2,366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.06/5,580.66 = 2,366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.06x = 5,580.66 × 2,366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.06x = 13,207,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,207,971.25/4,045.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.21

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