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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.53, 5,563.89 and 2,351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.53, 5,563.89 and 2,351.30 is: 3,245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.53 : 5,563.89 = 2,351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.53/5,563.89 = 2,351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.53x = 5,563.89 × 2,351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.53x = 13,082,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,346.74/4,030.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.82

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