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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,037.28, 5,569.47 and 2,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,037.28, 5,569.47 and 2,462.64 is: 3,397.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,037.28 : 5,569.47 = 2,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,037.28/5,569.47 = 2,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,037.28x = 5,569.47 × 2,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,037.28x = 13,715,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715,599.60/4,037.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.24

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