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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.94, 5,588.58 and 2,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.94, 5,588.58 and 2,371.12 is: 3,271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.94 : 5,588.58 = 2,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.94/5,588.58 = 2,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.94x = 5,588.58 × 2,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.94x = 13,251,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251,193.81/4,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.95

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