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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.13, 5,617.44 and 2,499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.13, 5,617.44 and 2,499.73 is: 3,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.13 : 5,617.44 = 2,499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.13/5,617.44 = 2,499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.13x = 5,617.44 × 2,499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.13x = 14,042,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,042.71/4,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.18

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