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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.26, 5,564.96 and 2,617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.26, 5,564.96 and 2,617.47 is: 3,609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.26 : 5,564.96 = 2,617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.26/5,564.96 = 2,617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.26x = 5,564.96 × 2,617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.26x = 14,566,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,566,115.85/4,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.71

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