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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.93, 5,557.79 and 2,349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.93, 5,557.79 and 2,349.32 is: 3,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.93 : 5,557.79 = 2,349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.93/5,557.79 = 2,349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.93x = 5,557.79 × 2,349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.93x = 13,057,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,057,006.50/4,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.42

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