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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.70, 5,565.70 and 2,704.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.70, 5,565.70 and 2,704.92 is: 3,734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.70 : 5,565.70 = 2,704.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.70/5,565.70 = 2,704.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.70x = 5,565.70 × 2,704.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.70x = 15,054,773.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054,773.24/4,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.10

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