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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.58, 5,563.76 and 2,540.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.58, 5,563.76 and 2,540.22 is: 3,503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.58 : 5,563.76 = 2,540.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.58/5,563.76 = 2,540.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.58x = 5,563.76 × 2,540.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.58x = 14,133,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,174.43/4,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.88

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