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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.23, 5,554.94 and 2,783.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.23, 5,554.94 and 2,783.91 is: 3,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.23 : 5,554.94 = 2,783.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.23/5,554.94 = 2,783.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.23x = 5,554.94 × 2,783.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.23x = 15,464,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,439.10/4,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.83

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