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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.03, 5,574.50 and 2,624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.03, 5,574.50 and 2,624.30 is: 3,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.03 : 5,574.50 = 2,624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.03/5,574.50 = 2,624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.03x = 5,574.50 × 2,624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.03x = 14,629,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629,142.72/4,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.26

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