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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.69, 5,561.28 and 2,458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.69, 5,561.28 and 2,458.09 is: 3,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.69 : 5,561.28 = 2,458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.69/5,561.28 = 2,458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.69x = 5,561.28 × 2,458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.69x = 13,670,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,086.66/4,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.34

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