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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.81, 5,555.11 and 2,848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.81, 5,555.11 and 2,848.53 is: 3,929.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.81 : 5,555.11 = 2,848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.81/5,555.11 = 2,848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.81x = 5,555.11 × 2,848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.81x = 15,823,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,897.49/4,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.64

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