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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,041.92, 5,577.26 and 2,469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,041.92, 5,577.26 and 2,469.72 is: 3,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,041.92 : 5,577.26 = 2,469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,041.92/5,577.26 = 2,469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,041.92x = 5,577.26 × 2,469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,041.92x = 13,774,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774,270.57/4,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.85

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