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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.12, 5,564.28 and 2,636.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.12, 5,564.28 and 2,636.68 is: 3,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.12 : 5,564.28 = 2,636.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.12/5,564.28 = 2,636.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.12x = 5,564.28 × 2,636.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.12x = 14,671,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,671,225.79/4,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.69

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