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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.91, 5,589.26 and 2,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.91, 5,589.26 and 2,371.22 is: 3,272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.91 : 5,589.26 = 2,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.91/5,589.26 = 2,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.91x = 5,589.26 × 2,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.91x = 13,253,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253,365.10/4,049.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.51

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