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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.02, 5,555.99 and 2,611.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.02, 5,555.99 and 2,611.82 is: 3,603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.02 : 5,555.99 = 2,611.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.02/5,555.99 = 2,611.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.02x = 5,555.99 × 2,611.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.02x = 14,511,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,511,204.96/4,027.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.46

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