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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.65, 5,591.82 and 2,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.65, 5,591.82 and 2,373.42 is: 3,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.65 : 5,591.82 = 2,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.65/5,591.82 = 2,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.65x = 5,591.82 × 2,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.65x = 13,271,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271,737.42/4,051.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.64

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