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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.16, 5,555.62 and 2,347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.16, 5,555.62 and 2,347.37 is: 3,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.16 : 5,555.62 = 2,347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.16/5,555.62 = 2,347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.16x = 5,555.62 × 2,347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.16x = 13,041,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041,095.72/4,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.09

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