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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.36, 5,569.99 and 2,691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.36, 5,569.99 and 2,691.88 is: 3,716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.36 : 5,569.99 = 2,691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.36/5,569.99 = 2,691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.36x = 5,569.99 × 2,691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.36x = 14,993,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993,762.93/4,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.52

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