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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.65, 5,565.21 and 2,353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.65, 5,565.21 and 2,353.79 is: 3,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.65 : 5,565.21 = 2,353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.65/5,565.21 = 2,353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.65x = 5,565.21 × 2,353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.65x = 13,099,335.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099,335.65/4,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.32

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