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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.95, 5,554.40 and 2,834.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.95, 5,554.40 and 2,834.43 is: 3,909.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.95 : 5,554.40 = 2,834.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.95/5,554.40 = 2,834.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.95x = 5,554.40 × 2,834.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.95x = 15,743,557.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,743,557.99/4,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.55

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