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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.67, 5,547.55 and 2,761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.67, 5,547.55 and 2,761.50 is: 3,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.67 : 5,547.55 = 2,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.67/5,547.55 = 2,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.67x = 5,547.55 × 2,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.67x = 15,319,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,319,559.33/4,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.31

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