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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.53, 5,561.80 and 2,351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.53, 5,561.80 and 2,351.73 is: 3,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.53 : 5,561.80 = 2,351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.53/5,561.80 = 2,351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.53x = 5,561.80 × 2,351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.53x = 13,079,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,079,866.89/4,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.20

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