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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.89, 5,590.26 and 2,373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.89, 5,590.26 and 2,373.29 is: 3,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.89 : 5,590.26 = 2,373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.89/5,590.26 = 2,373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.89x = 5,590.26 × 2,373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.89x = 13,267,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267,308.16/4,050.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.16

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