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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.58, 5,556.13 and 2,347.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.58, 5,556.13 and 2,347.59 is: 3,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.58 : 5,556.13 = 2,347.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.58/5,556.13 = 2,347.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.58x = 5,556.13 × 2,347.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.58x = 13,043,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043,515.23/4,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.35

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