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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063, 5,607.06 and 2,490.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063, 5,607.06 and 2,490.76 is: 3,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063 : 5,607.06 = 2,490.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063/5,607.06 = 2,490.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063x = 5,607.06 × 2,490.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063x = 13,965,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965,840.77/4,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.32

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