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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.73, 5,587.58 and 2,370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.73, 5,587.58 and 2,370.90 is: 3,271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.73 : 5,587.58 = 2,370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.73/5,587.58 = 2,370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.73x = 5,587.58 × 2,370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.73x = 13,247,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247,620.30/4,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.24

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