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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,051.87, 5,588.81 and 2,480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,051.87, 5,588.81 and 2,480.74 is: 3,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,051.87 : 5,588.81 = 2,480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,051.87/5,588.81 = 2,480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,051.87x = 5,588.81 × 2,480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,051.87x = 13,864,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,864,372.12/4,051.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.72

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