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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.49, 5,588.49 and 2,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.49, 5,588.49 and 2,371.88 is: 3,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.49 : 5,588.49 = 2,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.49/5,588.49 = 2,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.49x = 5,588.49 × 2,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.49x = 13,255,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,255,250.53/4,049.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.31

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