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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.31, 5,556.45 and 2,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.31, 5,556.45 and 2,347.44 is: 3,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.31 : 5,556.45 = 2,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.31/5,556.45 = 2,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.31x = 5,556.45 × 2,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.31x = 13,043,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043,432.99/4,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.55

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