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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.08, 5,561.32 and 2,437.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.08, 5,561.32 and 2,437.12 is: 3,363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.08 : 5,561.32 = 2,437.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.08/5,561.32 = 2,437.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.08x = 5,561.32 × 2,437.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.08x = 13,553,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,553,604.20/4,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.11

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