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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.74, 5,564.55 and 2,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.74, 5,564.55 and 2,541.48 is: 3,506.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.74 : 5,564.55 = 2,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.74/5,564.55 = 2,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.74x = 5,564.55 × 2,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.74x = 14,142,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142,166.90/4,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.84

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