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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.55, 5,592.52 and 2,373.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.55, 5,592.52 and 2,373.49 is: 3,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.55 : 5,592.52 = 2,373.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.55/5,592.52 = 2,373.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.55x = 5,592.52 × 2,373.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.55x = 13,273,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,273,796.23/4,051.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.23

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