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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.36, 5,601.51 and 2,357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.36, 5,601.51 and 2,357.61 is: 3,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.36 : 5,601.51 = 2,357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.36/5,601.51 = 2,357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.36x = 5,601.51 × 2,357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.36x = 13,206,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,206,175.99/4,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.27

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