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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.89, 5,588.88 and 2,372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.89, 5,588.88 and 2,372.29 is: 3,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.89 : 5,588.88 = 2,372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.89/5,588.88 = 2,372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.89x = 5,588.88 × 2,372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.89x = 13,258,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,258,444.14/4,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.78

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