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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.70, 5,571.69 and 2,619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.70, 5,571.69 and 2,619.94 is: 3,617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.70 : 5,571.69 = 2,619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.70/5,571.69 = 2,619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.70x = 5,571.69 × 2,619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.70x = 14,597,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,493.50/4,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.09

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