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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.41, 5,566.59 and 2,690.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.41, 5,566.59 and 2,690.25 is: 3,713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.41 : 5,566.59 = 2,690.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.41/5,566.59 = 2,690.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.41x = 5,566.59 × 2,690.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.41x = 14,975,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,490.91/4,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.79

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