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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,086.97, 5,638.03 and 2,512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,086.97, 5,638.03 and 2,512.33 is: 3,465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,086.97 : 5,638.03 = 2,512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,086.97/5,638.03 = 2,512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,086.97x = 5,638.03 × 2,512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,086.97x = 14,164,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164,571.53/4,086.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.79

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