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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.52, 5,561.80 and 2,835.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.52, 5,561.80 and 2,835.88 is: 3,909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.52 : 5,561.80 = 2,835.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.52/5,561.80 = 2,835.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.52x = 5,561.80 × 2,835.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.52x = 15,772,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,597.38/4,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.41

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