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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.97, 5,562.31 and 2,352.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.97, 5,562.31 and 2,352.21 is: 3,246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.97 : 5,562.31 = 2,352.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.97/5,562.31 = 2,352.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.97x = 5,562.31 × 2,352.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.97x = 13,083,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083,721.21/4,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.61

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