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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.64, 5,591.76 and 2,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.64, 5,591.76 and 2,373.60 is: 3,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.64 : 5,591.76 = 2,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.64/5,591.76 = 2,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.64x = 5,591.76 × 2,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.64x = 13,272,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,272,601.54/4,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.05

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