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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.84, 5,555.58 and 2,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.84, 5,555.58 and 2,535.64 is: 3,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.84 : 5,555.58 = 2,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.84/5,555.58 = 2,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.84x = 5,555.58 × 2,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.84x = 14,086,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,086,950.87/4,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.00

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