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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,025.58, 5,554.76 and 2,346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,025.58, 5,554.76 and 2,346.59 is: 3,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,025.58 : 5,554.76 = 2,346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,025.58/5,554.76 = 2,346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,025.58x = 5,554.76 × 2,346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,025.58x = 13,034,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034,704.76/4,025.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.97

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