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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.80, 5,570.42 and 2,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.80, 5,570.42 and 2,464.58 is: 3,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.80 : 5,570.42 = 2,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.80/5,570.42 = 2,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.80x = 5,570.42 × 2,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.80x = 13,728,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,728,745.72/4,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.90

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