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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.36, 5,567.64 and 2,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.36, 5,567.64 and 2,462 is: 3,397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.36 : 5,567.64 = 2,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.36/5,567.64 = 2,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.36x = 5,567.64 × 2,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.36x = 13,707,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707,529.68/4,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.70

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