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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.38, 5,565.09 and 2,353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.38, 5,565.09 and 2,353.83 is: 3,247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.38 : 5,565.09 = 2,353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.38/5,565.09 = 2,353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.38x = 5,565.09 × 2,353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.38x = 13,099,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099,250.51/4,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.71

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