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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.62, 5,560.85 and 2,351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.62, 5,560.85 and 2,351.09 is: 3,244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.62 : 5,560.85 = 2,351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.62/5,560.85 = 2,351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.62x = 5,560.85 × 2,351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.62x = 13,074,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,078.61/4,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.50

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