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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.91, 5,568.66 and 2,691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.91, 5,568.66 and 2,691.75 is: 3,715.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.91 : 5,568.66 = 2,691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.91/5,568.66 = 2,691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.91x = 5,568.66 × 2,691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.91x = 14,989,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989,440.56/4,033.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.86

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