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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.28, 5,564.82 and 2,441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.28, 5,564.82 and 2,441.62 is: 3,367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.28 : 5,564.82 = 2,441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.28/5,564.82 = 2,441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.28x = 5,564.82 × 2,441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.28x = 13,587,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,587,175.81/4,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.10

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