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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,047.91, 5,586.50 and 2,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,047.91, 5,586.50 and 2,369.22 is: 3,269.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,047.91 : 5,586.50 = 2,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,047.91/5,586.50 = 2,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,047.91x = 5,586.50 × 2,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,047.91x = 13,235,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,235,632.50/4,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.75

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