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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.03, 5,561.46 and 2,436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.03, 5,561.46 and 2,436.57 is: 3,363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.03 : 5,561.46 = 2,436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.03/5,561.46 = 2,436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.03x = 5,561.46 × 2,436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.03x = 13,550,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550,886.59/4,029.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.31

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