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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.63, 5,566.64 and 2,686.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.63, 5,566.64 and 2,686.90 is: 3,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.63 : 5,566.64 = 2,686.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.63/5,566.64 = 2,686.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.63x = 5,566.64 × 2,686.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.63x = 14,957,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957,018.93/4,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.08

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