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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.14, 5,592.67 and 2,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.14, 5,592.67 and 2,373.44 is: 3,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.14 : 5,592.67 = 2,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.14/5,592.67 = 2,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.14x = 5,592.67 × 2,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.14x = 13,273,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,273,866.68/4,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.77

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