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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.35, 5,603.39 and 2,487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.35, 5,603.39 and 2,487.53 is: 3,432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.35 : 5,603.39 = 2,487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.35/5,603.39 = 2,487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.35x = 5,603.39 × 2,487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.35x = 13,938,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938,600.73/4,060.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.86

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