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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.96, 5,571.54 and 2,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.96, 5,571.54 and 2,710.62 is: 3,741.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.96 : 5,571.54 = 2,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.96/5,571.54 = 2,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.96x = 5,571.54 × 2,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.96x = 15,102,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,327.75/4,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.94

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