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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.73, 5,544.38 and 2,508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.73, 5,544.38 and 2,508.05 is: 3,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.73 : 5,544.38 = 2,508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.73/5,544.38 = 2,508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.73x = 5,544.38 × 2,508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.73x = 13,905,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,905,581.37/4,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.33

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