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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.05, 5,597.35 and 2,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.05, 5,597.35 and 2,377.12 is: 3,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.05 : 5,597.35 = 2,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.05/5,597.35 = 2,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.05x = 5,597.35 × 2,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.05x = 13,305,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,305,544.65/4,056.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.42

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