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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.63, 5,552.91 and 2,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.63, 5,552.91 and 2,430.68 is: 3,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.63 : 5,552.91 = 2,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.63/5,552.91 = 2,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.63x = 5,552.91 × 2,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.63x = 13,497,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,497,319.51/4,023.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.51

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