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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.62, 5,567.73 and 2,639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.62, 5,567.73 and 2,639.18 is: 3,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.62 : 5,567.73 = 2,639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.62/5,567.73 = 2,639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.62x = 5,567.73 × 2,639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.62x = 14,694,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,241.66/4,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.14

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