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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.48, 5,603.52 and 2,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.48, 5,603.52 and 2,488 is: 3,433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.48 : 5,603.52 = 2,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.48/5,603.52 = 2,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.48x = 5,603.52 × 2,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.48x = 13,941,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941,557.76/4,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.48

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