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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.44, 5,553.06 and 2,697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.44, 5,553.06 and 2,697.32 is: 3,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.44 : 5,553.06 = 2,697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.44/5,553.06 = 2,697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.44x = 5,553.06 × 2,697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.44x = 14,978,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978,379.80/4,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.78

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