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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.38, 5,566.82 and 2,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.38, 5,566.82 and 2,540.28 is: 3,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.38 : 5,566.82 = 2,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.38/5,566.82 = 2,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.38x = 5,566.82 × 2,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.38x = 14,141,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141,268.81/4,033.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.06

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