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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.62, 5,539.74 and 2,903.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.62, 5,539.74 and 2,903.76 is: 3,996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.62 : 5,539.74 = 2,903.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.62/5,539.74 = 2,903.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.62x = 5,539.74 × 2,903.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.62x = 16,086,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086,075.42/4,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.92

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