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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.06, 5,561.61 and 2,458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.06, 5,561.61 and 2,458.58 is: 3,392.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.06 : 5,561.61 = 2,458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.06/5,561.61 = 2,458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.06x = 5,561.61 × 2,458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.06x = 13,673,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,673,663.11/4,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.08

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