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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.08, 5,557.49 and 2,348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.08, 5,557.49 and 2,348.01 is: 3,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.08 : 5,557.49 = 2,348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.08/5,557.49 = 2,348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.08x = 5,557.49 × 2,348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.08x = 13,049,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049,030.35/4,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.13

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