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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.51, 5,589.64 and 2,372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.51, 5,589.64 and 2,372.77 is: 3,274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.51 : 5,589.64 = 2,372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.51/5,589.64 = 2,372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.51x = 5,589.64 × 2,372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.51x = 13,262,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,262,930.10/4,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.39

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