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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,060.88, 5,604.87 and 2,567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,060.88, 5,604.87 and 2,567.84 is: 3,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,060.88 : 5,604.87 = 2,567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,060.88/5,604.87 = 2,567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,060.88x = 5,604.87 × 2,567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,060.88x = 14,392,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,392,409.38/4,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.16

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