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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.14, 5,589.91 and 2,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.14, 5,589.91 and 2,371.44 is: 3,273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.14 : 5,589.91 = 2,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.14/5,589.91 = 2,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.14x = 5,589.91 × 2,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.14x = 13,256,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256,160.10/4,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.02

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