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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,017.84, 5,545.92 and 2,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,017.84, 5,545.92 and 2,528.64 is: 3,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,017.84 : 5,545.92 = 2,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,017.84/5,545.92 = 2,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,017.84x = 5,545.92 × 2,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,017.84x = 14,023,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,635.15/4,017.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.34

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