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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.05, 5,551.81 and 2,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.05, 5,551.81 and 2,451.15 is: 3,382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.05 : 5,551.81 = 2,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.05/5,551.81 = 2,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.05x = 5,551.81 × 2,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.05x = 13,608,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,608,319.08/4,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.59

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