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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.79, 5,581.30 and 2,367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.79, 5,581.30 and 2,367.26 is: 3,265.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.79 : 5,581.30 = 2,367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.79/5,581.30 = 2,367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.79x = 5,581.30 × 2,367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.79x = 13,212,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,212,388.24/4,045.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.71

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