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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.63, 5,568.09 and 2,463.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.63, 5,568.09 and 2,463.02 is: 3,399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.63 : 5,568.09 = 2,463.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.63/5,568.09 = 2,463.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.63x = 5,568.09 × 2,463.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.63x = 13,714,321.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714,321.72/4,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.16

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