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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.48, 5,561.97 and 2,351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.48, 5,561.97 and 2,351.98 is: 3,245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.48 : 5,561.97 = 2,351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.48/5,561.97 = 2,351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.48x = 5,561.97 × 2,351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.48x = 13,081,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,642.20/4,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.68

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