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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.96, 5,554.72 and 2,346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.96, 5,554.72 and 2,346.88 is: 3,238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.96 : 5,554.72 = 2,346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.96/5,554.72 = 2,346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.96x = 5,554.72 × 2,346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.96x = 13,036,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036,261.27/4,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.85

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