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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.80, 5,565.94 and 2,355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.80, 5,565.94 and 2,355.30 is: 3,249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.80 : 5,565.94 = 2,355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.80/5,565.94 = 2,355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.80x = 5,565.94 × 2,355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.80x = 13,109,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109,458.48/4,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.90

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