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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.48, 5,599.42 and 2,379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.48, 5,599.42 and 2,379.96 is: 3,284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.48 : 5,599.42 = 2,379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.48/5,599.42 = 2,379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.48x = 5,599.42 × 2,379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.48x = 13,326,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326,395.62/4,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.40

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