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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.49, 5,633.82 and 2,403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.49, 5,633.82 and 2,403.89 is: 3,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.49 : 5,633.82 = 2,403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.49/5,633.82 = 2,403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.49x = 5,633.82 × 2,403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.49x = 13,543,055.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543,055.39/4,082.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.35

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