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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.88, 5,561.96 and 2,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.88, 5,561.96 and 2,352.40 is: 3,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.88 : 5,561.96 = 2,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.88/5,561.96 = 2,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.88x = 5,561.96 × 2,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.88x = 13,083,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083,954.70/4,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.93

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