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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.78, 5,567.91 and 2,462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.78, 5,567.91 and 2,462.87 is: 3,398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.78 : 5,567.91 = 2,462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.78/5,567.91 = 2,462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.78x = 5,567.91 × 2,462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.78x = 13,713,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713,010.66/4,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.71

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