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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.70, 5,570.31 and 2,618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.70, 5,570.31 and 2,618.94 is: 3,615.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.70 : 5,570.31 = 2,618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.70/5,570.31 = 2,618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.70x = 5,570.31 × 2,618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.70x = 14,588,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,307.67/4,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.71

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