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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.84, 5,557.98 and 2,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.84, 5,557.98 and 2,456.24 is: 3,390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.84 : 5,557.98 = 2,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.84/5,557.98 = 2,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.84x = 5,557.98 × 2,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.84x = 13,651,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,651,732.80/4,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.19

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