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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.13, 5,574.97 and 2,695.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.13, 5,574.97 and 2,695.45 is: 3,718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.13 : 5,574.97 = 2,695.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.13/5,574.97 = 2,695.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.13x = 5,574.97 × 2,695.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.13x = 15,027,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027,052.89/4,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.53

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