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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.26, 5,565.81 and 2,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.26, 5,565.81 and 2,441.26 is: 3,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.26 : 5,565.81 = 2,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.26/5,565.81 = 2,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.26x = 5,565.81 × 2,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.26x = 13,587,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,587,589.32/4,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.05

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