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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.40, 5,561.78 and 2,351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.40, 5,561.78 and 2,351.90 is: 3,245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.40 : 5,561.78 = 2,351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.40/5,561.78 = 2,351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.40x = 5,561.78 × 2,351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.40x = 13,080,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,080,750.38/4,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.52

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