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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.92, 5,561.34 and 2,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.92, 5,561.34 and 2,458.16 is: 3,392.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.92 : 5,561.34 = 2,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.92/5,561.34 = 2,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.92x = 5,561.34 × 2,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.92x = 13,670,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,670,663.53/4,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.29

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