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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.30, 5,561.98 and 2,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.30, 5,561.98 and 2,351.44 is: 3,245.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.30 : 5,561.98 = 2,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.30/5,561.98 = 2,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.30x = 5,561.98 × 2,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.30x = 13,078,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078,662.25/4,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.08

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