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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.74, 5,571.71 and 2,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.74, 5,571.71 and 2,466.15 is: 3,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.74 : 5,571.71 = 2,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.74/5,571.71 = 2,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.74x = 5,571.71 × 2,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.74x = 13,740,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,740,672.62/4,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.90

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