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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.32, 5,561.99 and 2,351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.32, 5,561.99 and 2,351.46 is: 3,245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.32 : 5,561.99 = 2,351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.32/5,561.99 = 2,351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.32x = 5,561.99 × 2,351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.32x = 13,078,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,078,785.25/4,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.10

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