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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.71, 5,568.44 and 2,708.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.71, 5,568.44 and 2,708.37 is: 3,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.71 : 5,568.44 = 2,708.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.71/5,568.44 = 2,708.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.71x = 5,568.44 × 2,708.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.71x = 15,081,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,382.30/4,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.84

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