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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.50, 5,565.71 and 2,354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.50, 5,565.71 and 2,354.57 is: 3,249.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.50 : 5,565.71 = 2,354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.50/5,565.71 = 2,354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.50x = 5,565.71 × 2,354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.50x = 13,104,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104,852.72/4,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.01

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