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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.71, 5,568.89 and 2,357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.71, 5,568.89 and 2,357.03 is: 3,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.71 : 5,568.89 = 2,357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.71/5,568.89 = 2,357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.71x = 5,568.89 × 2,357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.71x = 13,126,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,126,001.17/4,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.47

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