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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.59, 5,592.59 and 2,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.59, 5,592.59 and 2,373.53 is: 3,276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.59 : 5,592.59 = 2,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.59/5,592.59 = 2,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.59x = 5,592.59 × 2,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.59x = 13,274,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274,180.14/4,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.29

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