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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.25, 5,568.48 and 2,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.25, 5,568.48 and 2,462.04 is: 3,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.25 : 5,568.48 = 2,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.25/5,568.48 = 2,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.25x = 5,568.48 × 2,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.25x = 13,709,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,709,820.50/4,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.36

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