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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.72, 5,552.10 and 2,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.72, 5,552.10 and 2,451.24 is: 3,382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.72 : 5,552.10 = 2,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.72/5,552.10 = 2,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.72x = 5,552.10 × 2,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.72x = 13,609,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,609,529.60/4,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.33

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