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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,070.52, 5,614.92 and 2,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,070.52, 5,614.92 and 2,497.50 is: 3,445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,070.52 : 5,614.92 = 2,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,070.52/5,614.92 = 2,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,070.52x = 5,614.92 × 2,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,070.52x = 14,023,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,262.70/4,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.08

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