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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.26, 5,562.20 and 2,615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.26, 5,562.20 and 2,615.47 is: 3,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.26 : 5,562.20 = 2,615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.26/5,562.20 = 2,615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.26x = 5,562.20 × 2,615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.26x = 14,547,759.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547,759.87/4,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.95

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