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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.66, 5,555.40 and 2,534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.66, 5,555.40 and 2,534.70 is: 3,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.66 : 5,555.40 = 2,534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.66/5,555.40 = 2,534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.66x = 5,555.40 × 2,534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.66x = 14,081,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,272.38/4,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.01

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