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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027, 5,555.64 and 2,454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027, 5,555.64 and 2,454.52 is: 3,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027 : 5,555.64 = 2,454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027/5,555.64 = 2,454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027x = 5,555.64 × 2,454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027x = 13,636,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,636,429.49/4,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.25

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