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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.29, 5,568.68 and 2,356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.29, 5,568.68 and 2,356.77 is: 3,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.29 : 5,568.68 = 2,356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.29/5,568.68 = 2,356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.29x = 5,568.68 × 2,356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.29x = 13,124,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,124,103.86/4,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.33

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