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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.37, 5,589.91 and 2,371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.37, 5,589.91 and 2,371.68 is: 3,273.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.37 : 5,589.91 = 2,371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.37/5,589.91 = 2,371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.37x = 5,589.91 × 2,371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.37x = 13,257,477.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257,477.75/4,050.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.15

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