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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.56, 5,565.60 and 2,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.56, 5,565.60 and 2,462.16 is: 3,397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.56 : 5,565.60 = 2,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.56/5,565.60 = 2,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.56x = 5,565.60 × 2,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.56x = 13,703,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,703,397.70/4,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.35

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