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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.48, 5,565.98 and 2,439.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.48, 5,565.98 and 2,439.13 is: 3,366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.48 : 5,565.98 = 2,439.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.48/5,565.98 = 2,439.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.48x = 5,565.98 × 2,439.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.48x = 13,576,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,576,148.80/4,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.70

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