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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.91, 5,560.45 and 2,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.91, 5,560.45 and 2,705.50 is: 3,732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.91 : 5,560.45 = 2,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.91/5,560.45 = 2,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.91x = 5,560.45 × 2,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.91x = 15,043,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,797.66/4,030.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.11

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