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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.82, 5,602.57 and 2,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.82, 5,602.57 and 2,381.25 is: 3,286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.82 : 5,602.57 = 2,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.82/5,602.57 = 2,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.82x = 5,602.57 × 2,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.82x = 13,341,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341,134.87/4,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.14

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