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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.63, 5,552.76 and 2,534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.63, 5,552.76 and 2,534.03 is: 3,496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.63 : 5,552.76 = 2,534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.63/5,552.76 = 2,534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.63x = 5,552.76 × 2,534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.63x = 14,070,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,070,860.42/4,024.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.19

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