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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.57, 5,554.77 and 2,848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.57, 5,554.77 and 2,848.29 is: 3,929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.57 : 5,554.77 = 2,848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.57/5,554.77 = 2,848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.57x = 5,554.77 × 2,848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.57x = 15,821,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,821,553.83/4,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.29

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