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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.47, 5,592.89 and 2,372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.47, 5,592.89 and 2,372.64 is: 3,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.47 : 5,592.89 = 2,372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.47/5,592.89 = 2,372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.47x = 5,592.89 × 2,372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.47x = 13,269,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,269,914.53/4,051.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.34

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