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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.50, 5,563.50 and 2,354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.50, 5,563.50 and 2,354.05 is: 3,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.50 : 5,563.50 = 2,354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.50/5,563.50 = 2,354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.50x = 5,563.50 × 2,354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.50x = 13,096,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096,757.18/4,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.61

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