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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.22, 5,564.78 and 2,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.22, 5,564.78 and 2,704.64 is: 3,731.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.22 : 5,564.78 = 2,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.22/5,564.78 = 2,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.22x = 5,564.78 × 2,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.22x = 15,050,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,726.58/4,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.69

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