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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.71, 5,598.30 and 2,379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.71, 5,598.30 and 2,379.11 is: 3,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.71 : 5,598.30 = 2,379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.71/5,598.30 = 2,379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.71x = 5,598.30 × 2,379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.71x = 13,318,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318,971.51/4,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.20

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