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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.27, 5,571.77 and 2,622.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.27, 5,571.77 and 2,622.47 is: 3,615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.27 : 5,571.77 = 2,622.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.27/5,571.77 = 2,622.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.27x = 5,571.77 × 2,622.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.27x = 14,611,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,611,758.70/4,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.64

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