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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.50, 5,563.84 and 2,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.50, 5,563.84 and 2,354.72 is: 3,248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.50 : 5,563.84 = 2,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.50/5,563.84 = 2,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.50x = 5,563.84 × 2,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.50x = 13,101,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101,287.33/4,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.12

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