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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.44, 5,565.96 and 2,461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.44, 5,565.96 and 2,461.68 is: 3,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.44 : 5,565.96 = 2,461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.44/5,565.96 = 2,461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.44x = 5,565.96 × 2,461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.44x = 13,701,612.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701,612.41/4,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.00

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