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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.71, 5,562.64 and 2,616.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.71, 5,562.64 and 2,616.87 is: 3,608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.71 : 5,562.64 = 2,616.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.71/5,562.64 = 2,616.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.71x = 5,562.64 × 2,616.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.71x = 14,556,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556,729.87/4,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.77

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