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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.72, 5,557.42 and 2,348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.72, 5,557.42 and 2,348.66 is: 3,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.72 : 5,557.42 = 2,348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.72/5,557.42 = 2,348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.72x = 5,557.42 × 2,348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.72x = 13,052,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052,490.06/4,026.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.47

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