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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.40, 5,565.92 and 2,354.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.40, 5,565.92 and 2,354.90 is: 3,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.40 : 5,565.92 = 2,354.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.40/5,565.92 = 2,354.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.40x = 5,565.92 × 2,354.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.40x = 13,107,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,107,185.01/4,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.66

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