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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.40, 5,563.16 and 2,352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.40, 5,563.16 and 2,352.90 is: 3,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.40 : 5,563.16 = 2,352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.40/5,563.16 = 2,352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.40x = 5,563.16 × 2,352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.40x = 13,089,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089,559.16/4,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.90

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