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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.38, 5,606.91 and 2,491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.38, 5,606.91 and 2,491.14 is: 3,437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.38 : 5,606.91 = 2,491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.38/5,606.91 = 2,491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.38x = 5,606.91 × 2,491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.38x = 13,967,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,967,597.78/4,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.43

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