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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,035.97, 5,567.37 and 2,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,035.97, 5,567.37 and 2,541.32 is: 3,505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,035.97 : 5,567.37 = 2,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,035.97/5,567.37 = 2,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,035.97x = 5,567.37 × 2,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,035.97x = 14,148,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148,456.02/4,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.59

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