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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,059.62, 5,601.45 and 2,467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,059.62, 5,601.45 and 2,467.13 is: 3,404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,059.62 : 5,601.45 = 2,467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,059.62/5,601.45 = 2,467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,059.62x = 5,601.45 × 2,467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,059.62x = 13,819,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,819,486.58/4,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.13

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