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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.80, 5,565.60 and 2,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.80, 5,565.60 and 2,541.60 is: 3,506.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.80 : 5,565.60 = 2,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.80/5,565.60 = 2,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.80x = 5,565.60 × 2,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.80x = 14,145,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,528.96/4,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.75

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