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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,033.99, 5,563.89 and 2,705.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,033.99, 5,563.89 and 2,705.39 is: 3,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,033.99 : 5,563.89 = 2,705.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,033.99/5,563.89 = 2,705.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,033.99x = 5,563.89 × 2,705.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,033.99x = 15,052,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,492.37/4,033.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.42

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