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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.98, 5,563.49 and 2,352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.98, 5,563.49 and 2,352.24 is: 3,245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.98 : 5,563.49 = 2,352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.98/5,563.49 = 2,352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.98x = 5,563.49 × 2,352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.98x = 13,086,651.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086,651.96/4,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.72

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