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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.03, 5,737.64 and 2,567.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.03, 5,737.64 and 2,567.61 is: 3,539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.03 : 5,737.64 = 2,567.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.03/5,737.64 = 2,567.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.03x = 5,737.64 × 2,567.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.03x = 14,732,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732,021.84/4,162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.62

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