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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.06, 5,562.15 and 2,459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.06, 5,562.15 and 2,459.66 is: 3,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.06 : 5,562.15 = 2,459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.06/5,562.15 = 2,459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.06x = 5,562.15 × 2,459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.06x = 13,680,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,680,997.87/4,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.90

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