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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.02, 5,563.01 and 2,519.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.02, 5,563.01 and 2,519.49 is: 3,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.02 : 5,563.01 = 2,519.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.02/5,563.01 = 2,519.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.02x = 5,563.01 × 2,519.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.02x = 14,015,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,948.06/4,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.02

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