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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.64, 5,585.09 and 2,367.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.64, 5,585.09 and 2,367.96 is: 3,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.64 : 5,585.09 = 2,367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.64/5,585.09 = 2,367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.64x = 5,585.09 × 2,367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.64x = 13,225,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225,269.72/4,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.21

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