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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.15, 5,590.60 and 2,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.15, 5,590.60 and 2,372.10 is: 3,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.15 : 5,590.60 = 2,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.15/5,590.60 = 2,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.15x = 5,590.60 × 2,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.15x = 13,261,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261,434.31/4,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.31

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