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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.28, 5,558.70 and 2,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.28, 5,558.70 and 2,537.40 is: 3,498.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.28 : 5,558.70 = 2,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.28/5,558.70 = 2,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.28x = 5,558.70 × 2,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.28x = 14,104,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104,645.38/4,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.80

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