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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.55, 5,562.23 and 2,352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.55, 5,562.23 and 2,352.43 is: 3,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.55 : 5,562.23 = 2,352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.55/5,562.23 = 2,352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.55x = 5,562.23 × 2,352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.55x = 13,084,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,084,756.72/4,030.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.39

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