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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.03, 5,560.08 and 3,285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.03, 5,560.08 and 3,285.02 is: 4,531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.03 : 5,560.08 = 3,285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.03/5,560.08 = 3,285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.03x = 5,560.08 × 3,285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.03x = 18,264,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,946.20/4,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.09

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