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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.58, 5,566.25 and 2,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.58, 5,566.25 and 2,355.13 is: 3,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.58 : 5,566.25 = 2,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.58/5,566.25 = 2,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.58x = 5,566.25 × 2,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.58x = 13,109,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109,202.76/4,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.02

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