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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.57, 5,607.83 and 2,490.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.57, 5,607.83 and 2,490.75 is: 3,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.57 : 5,607.83 = 2,490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.57/5,607.83 = 2,490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.57x = 5,607.83 × 2,490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.57x = 13,967,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,967,708.80/4,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.30

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