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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.84, 5,562.84 and 2,458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.84, 5,562.84 and 2,458.72 is: 3,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.84 : 5,562.84 = 2,458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.84/5,562.84 = 2,458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.84x = 5,562.84 × 2,458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.84x = 13,677,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,677,465.96/4,030.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.20

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