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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,054.70, 5,596.33 and 2,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,054.70, 5,596.33 and 2,377 is: 3,280.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,054.70 : 5,596.33 = 2,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,054.70/5,596.33 = 2,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,054.70x = 5,596.33 × 2,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,054.70x = 13,302,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,302,476.41/4,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.75

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