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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.72, 5,566.92 and 2,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.72, 5,566.92 and 2,462.24 is: 3,397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.72 : 5,566.92 = 2,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.72/5,566.92 = 2,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.72x = 5,566.92 × 2,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.72x = 13,707,093.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,707,093.10/4,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.28

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