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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.03, 5,601.95 and 2,381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.03, 5,601.95 and 2,381.07 is: 3,286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.03 : 5,601.95 = 2,381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.03/5,601.95 = 2,381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.03x = 5,601.95 × 2,381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.03x = 13,338,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,338,623.18/4,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.16

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