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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.81, 5,558.06 and 2,434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.81, 5,558.06 and 2,434.40 is: 3,360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.81 : 5,558.06 = 2,434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.81/5,558.06 = 2,434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.81x = 5,558.06 × 2,434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.81x = 13,530,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530,554.55/4,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.11

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