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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.68, 5,569.20 and 2,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.68, 5,569.20 and 2,442.44 is: 3,370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.68 : 5,569.20 = 2,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.68/5,569.20 = 2,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.68x = 5,569.20 × 2,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.68x = 13,602,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602,436.85/4,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.54

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