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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.98, 5,602.80 and 2,382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.98, 5,602.80 and 2,382.38 is: 3,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.98 : 5,602.80 = 2,382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.98/5,602.80 = 2,382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.98x = 5,602.80 × 2,382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.98x = 13,347,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,347,998.66/4,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.70

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