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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.13, 5,563.62 and 2,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.13, 5,563.62 and 2,707.29 is: 3,734.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.13 : 5,563.62 = 2,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.13/5,563.62 = 2,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.13x = 5,563.62 × 2,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.13x = 15,062,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,062,332.79/4,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.66

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