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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.07, 5,549.27 and 2,427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.07, 5,549.27 and 2,427.69 is: 3,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.07 : 5,549.27 = 2,427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.07/5,549.27 = 2,427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.07x = 5,549.27 × 2,427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.07x = 13,471,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,471,907.29/4,021.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.33

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