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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.39, 5,569.96 and 2,443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.39, 5,569.96 and 2,443.93 is: 3,372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.39 : 5,569.96 = 2,443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.39/5,569.96 = 2,443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.39x = 5,569.96 × 2,443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.39x = 13,612,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612,592.34/4,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.47

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