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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026, 5,553.99 and 2,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026, 5,553.99 and 2,847.72 is: 3,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026 : 5,553.99 = 2,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026/5,553.99 = 2,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026x = 5,553.99 × 2,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026x = 15,816,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,816,208.40/4,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.52

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