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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.58, 5,564.73 and 2,353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.58, 5,564.73 and 2,353.38 is: 3,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.58 : 5,564.73 = 2,353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.58/5,564.73 = 2,353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.58x = 5,564.73 × 2,353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.58x = 13,095,924.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095,924.29/4,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.34

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