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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,083.93, 5,635.82 and 2,490.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,083.93, 5,635.82 and 2,490.57 is: 3,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,083.93 : 5,635.82 = 2,490.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,083.93/5,635.82 = 2,490.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,083.93x = 5,635.82 × 2,490.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,083.93x = 14,036,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,391.76/4,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.98

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