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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.62, 5,601.99 and 2,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.62, 5,601.99 and 2,380.74 is: 3,285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.62 : 5,601.99 = 2,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.62/5,601.99 = 2,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.62x = 5,601.99 × 2,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.62x = 13,336,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,336,869.59/4,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.25

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