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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.36, 5,575.92 and 2,547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.36, 5,575.92 and 2,547.68 is: 3,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.36 : 5,575.92 = 2,547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.36/5,575.92 = 2,547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.36x = 5,575.92 × 2,547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.36x = 14,205,659.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205,659.87/4,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.20

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