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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.59, 5,556.15 and 2,347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.59, 5,556.15 and 2,347.86 is: 3,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.59 : 5,556.15 = 2,347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.59/5,556.15 = 2,347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.59x = 5,556.15 × 2,347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.59x = 13,045,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,045,062.34/4,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.73

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