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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.94, 5,550.99 and 2,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.94, 5,550.99 and 2,695.82 is: 3,720.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.94 : 5,550.99 = 2,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.94/5,550.99 = 2,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.94x = 5,550.99 × 2,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.94x = 14,964,469.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,964,469.86/4,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.71

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