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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.38, 5,555.46 and 2,534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.38, 5,555.46 and 2,534.48 is: 3,498.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.38 : 5,555.46 = 2,534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.38/5,555.46 = 2,534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.38x = 5,555.46 × 2,534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.38x = 14,080,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080,209.81/4,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.73

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