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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.96, 5,550.66 and 2,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.96, 5,550.66 and 2,343.28 is: 3,233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.96 : 5,550.66 = 2,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.96/5,550.66 = 2,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.96x = 5,550.66 × 2,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.96x = 13,006,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,006,750.56/4,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.93

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