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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.28, 5,590.68 and 2,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.28, 5,590.68 and 2,372.48 is: 3,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.28 : 5,590.68 = 2,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.28/5,590.68 = 2,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.28x = 5,590.68 × 2,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.28x = 13,263,776.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,263,776.49/4,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.97

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