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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.69, 5,555.59 and 2,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.69, 5,555.59 and 2,627.44 is: 3,626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.69 : 5,555.59 = 2,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.69/5,555.59 = 2,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.69x = 5,555.59 × 2,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.69x = 14,596,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596,958.93/4,024.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.86

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