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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,050.08, 5,586.68 and 2,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,050.08, 5,586.68 and 2,475.44 is: 3,414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,050.08 : 5,586.68 = 2,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,050.08/5,586.68 = 2,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,050.08x = 5,586.68 × 2,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,050.08x = 13,829,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829,491.14/4,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.62

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