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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.84, 5,561.46 and 2,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.84, 5,561.46 and 2,457.72 is: 3,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.84 : 5,561.46 = 2,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.84/5,561.46 = 2,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.84x = 5,561.46 × 2,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.84x = 13,668,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,668,511.47/4,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.82

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