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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.51, 5,592.40 and 2,374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.51, 5,592.40 and 2,374.77 is: 3,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.51 : 5,592.40 = 2,374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.51/5,592.40 = 2,374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.51x = 5,592.40 × 2,374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.51x = 13,280,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280,663.75/4,052.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.15

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