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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.25, 5,562.61 and 2,853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.25, 5,562.61 and 2,853.97 is: 3,937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.25 : 5,562.61 = 2,853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.25/5,562.61 = 2,853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.25x = 5,562.61 × 2,853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.25x = 15,875,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875,522.06/4,032.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.14

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