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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.63, 5,563.79 and 2,352.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.63, 5,563.79 and 2,352.77 is: 3,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.63 : 5,563.79 = 2,352.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.63/5,563.79 = 2,352.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.63x = 5,563.79 × 2,352.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.63x = 13,090,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090,308.30/4,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.90

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