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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.76, 5,564.36 and 2,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.76, 5,564.36 and 2,635.32 is: 3,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.76 : 5,564.36 = 2,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.76/5,564.36 = 2,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.76x = 5,564.36 × 2,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.76x = 14,663,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663,869.20/4,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.09

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