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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.71, 5,555.99 and 2,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.71, 5,555.99 and 2,699.28 is: 3,726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.71 : 5,555.99 = 2,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.71/5,555.99 = 2,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.71x = 5,555.99 × 2,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.71x = 14,997,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,997,179.44/4,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.28

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