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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.89, 5,591.43 and 2,373.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.89, 5,591.43 and 2,373.30 is: 3,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.89 : 5,591.43 = 2,373.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.89/5,591.43 = 2,373.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.89x = 5,591.43 × 2,373.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.89x = 13,270,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270,140.82/4,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.05

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