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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.64, 5,560.18 and 2,535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.64, 5,560.18 and 2,535.74 is: 3,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.64 : 5,560.18 = 2,535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.64/5,560.18 = 2,535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.64x = 5,560.18 × 2,535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.64x = 14,099,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099,170.83/4,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.00

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