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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,036.93, 5,570.88 and 2,465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,036.93, 5,570.88 and 2,465.02 is: 3,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,036.93 : 5,570.88 = 2,465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,036.93/5,570.88 = 2,465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,036.93x = 5,570.88 × 2,465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,036.93x = 13,732,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732,342.20/4,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.68

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