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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.59, 5,562.50 and 2,458.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.59, 5,562.50 and 2,458.47 is: 3,392.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.59 : 5,562.50 = 2,458.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.59/5,562.50 = 2,458.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.59x = 5,562.50 × 2,458.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.59x = 13,675,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,675,227.08/4,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.86

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