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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.12, 5,555.80 and 2,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.12, 5,555.80 and 2,347.44 is: 3,239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.12 : 5,555.80 = 2,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.12/5,555.80 = 2,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.12x = 5,555.80 × 2,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.12x = 13,041,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041,907.15/4,026.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.32

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