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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.07, 5,563.47 and 2,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.07, 5,563.47 and 2,460.08 is: 3,395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.07 : 5,563.47 = 2,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.07/5,563.47 = 2,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.07x = 5,563.47 × 2,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.07x = 13,686,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,686,553.46/4,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.27

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