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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.58, 5,561.01 and 2,538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.58, 5,561.01 and 2,538.21 is: 3,501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.58 : 5,561.01 = 2,538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.58/5,561.01 = 2,538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.58x = 5,561.01 × 2,538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.58x = 14,115,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,115,011.19/4,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.11

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