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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.54, 5,599.47 and 2,380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.54, 5,599.47 and 2,380.16 is: 3,284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.54 : 5,599.47 = 2,380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.54/5,599.47 = 2,380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.54x = 5,599.47 × 2,380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.54x = 13,327,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,327,606.52/4,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.66

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