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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.58, 5,584.36 and 2,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.58, 5,584.36 and 2,367.72 is: 3,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.58 : 5,584.36 = 2,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.58/5,584.36 = 2,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.58x = 5,584.36 × 2,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.58x = 13,222,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,200.86/4,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.50

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