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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.94, 5,588.97 and 2,370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.94, 5,588.97 and 2,370.96 is: 3,271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.94 : 5,588.97 = 2,370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.94/5,588.97 = 2,370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.94x = 5,588.97 × 2,370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.94x = 13,251,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251,224.31/4,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.96

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