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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,025.63, 5,554.86 and 2,346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,025.63, 5,554.86 and 2,346.80 is: 3,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,025.63 : 5,554.86 = 2,346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,025.63/5,554.86 = 2,346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,025.63x = 5,554.86 × 2,346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,025.63x = 13,036,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036,145.45/4,025.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.29

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