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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.84, 5,591.37 and 2,372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.84, 5,591.37 and 2,372.61 is: 3,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.84 : 5,591.37 = 2,372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.84/5,591.37 = 2,372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.84x = 5,591.37 × 2,372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.84x = 13,266,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,266,140.38/4,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.91

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