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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.75, 5,571.93 and 2,464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.75, 5,571.93 and 2,464.54 is: 3,401.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.75 : 5,571.93 = 2,464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.75/5,571.93 = 2,464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.75x = 5,571.93 × 2,464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.75x = 13,732,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732,244.36/4,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.81

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