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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.65, 5,595.95 and 2,376.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.65, 5,595.95 and 2,376.71 is: 3,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.65 : 5,595.95 = 2,376.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.65/5,595.95 = 2,376.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.65x = 5,595.95 × 2,376.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.65x = 13,299,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299,961.34/4,054.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.18

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