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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.95, 5,563.91 and 2,462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.95, 5,563.91 and 2,462.55 is: 3,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.95 : 5,563.91 = 2,462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.95/5,563.91 = 2,462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.95x = 5,563.91 × 2,462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.95x = 13,701,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701,394.26/4,033.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.52

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