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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,048.68, 5,586.86 and 2,369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,048.68, 5,586.86 and 2,369.87 is: 3,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,048.68 : 5,586.86 = 2,369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,048.68/5,586.86 = 2,369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,048.68x = 5,586.86 × 2,369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,048.68x = 13,240,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,109.90/4,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.23

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