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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.48, 5,609.16 and 2,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.48, 5,609.16 and 2,669.28 is: 3,685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.48 : 5,609.16 = 2,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.48/5,609.16 = 2,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.48x = 5,609.16 × 2,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.48x = 14,972,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972,418.60/4,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.54

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