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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.78, 5,555.91 and 2,324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.78, 5,555.91 and 2,324.87 is: 3,207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.78 : 5,555.91 = 2,324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.78/5,555.91 = 2,324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.78x = 5,555.91 × 2,324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.78x = 12,916,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,916,740.70/4,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.71

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