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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.53, 5,565.27 and 2,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.53, 5,565.27 and 2,352.30 is: 3,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.53 : 5,565.27 = 2,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.53/5,565.27 = 2,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.53x = 5,565.27 × 2,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.53x = 13,091,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,091,184.62/4,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.20

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