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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.44, 5,563.69 and 2,459.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.44, 5,563.69 and 2,459.84 is: 3,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.44 : 5,563.69 = 2,459.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.44/5,563.69 = 2,459.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.44x = 5,563.69 × 2,459.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.44x = 13,685,753.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685,753.24/4,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.76

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