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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.52, 5,566.23 and 2,636.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.52, 5,566.23 and 2,636.70 is: 3,640.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.52 : 5,566.23 = 2,636.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.52/5,566.23 = 2,636.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.52x = 5,566.23 × 2,636.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.52x = 14,676,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,478.64/4,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.43

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