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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.84, 5,552.22 and 2,682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.84, 5,552.22 and 2,682.76 is: 3,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.84 : 5,552.22 = 2,682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.84/5,552.22 = 2,682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.84x = 5,552.22 × 2,682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.84x = 14,895,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,895,273.73/4,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.84

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