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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.62, 5,596.95 and 2,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.62, 5,596.95 and 2,377 is: 3,280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.62 : 5,596.95 = 2,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.62/5,596.95 = 2,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.62x = 5,596.95 × 2,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.62x = 13,303,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303,950.15/4,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.37

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