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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,030.98, 5,563.91 and 2,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,030.98, 5,563.91 and 2,437.63 is: 3,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030.98 : 5,563.91 = 2,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030.98/5,563.91 = 2,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030.98x = 5,563.91 × 2,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030.98x = 13,562,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,713.93/4,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.62

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