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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.87, 5,566.97 and 2,687.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.87, 5,566.97 and 2,687.15 is: 3,708.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.87 : 5,566.97 = 2,687.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.87/5,566.97 = 2,687.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.87x = 5,566.97 × 2,687.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.87x = 14,959,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,959,304.07/4,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.43

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