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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.97, 5,560.93 and 2,351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.97, 5,560.93 and 2,351.21 is: 3,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.97 : 5,560.93 = 2,351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.97/5,560.93 = 2,351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.97x = 5,560.93 × 2,351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.97x = 13,074,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,886.42/4,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.22

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