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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.80, 5,561.36 and 2,352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.80, 5,561.36 and 2,352.28 is: 3,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.80 : 5,561.36 = 2,352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.80/5,561.36 = 2,352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.80x = 5,561.36 × 2,352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.80x = 13,081,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,875.90/4,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.48

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