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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.72, 5,565.54 and 2,461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.72, 5,565.54 and 2,461.24 is: 3,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.72 : 5,565.54 = 2,461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.72/5,565.54 = 2,461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.72x = 5,565.54 × 2,461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.72x = 13,698,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,698,129.67/4,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.90

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