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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.07, 5,554.58 and 2,834.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.07, 5,554.58 and 2,834.55 is: 3,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.07 : 5,554.58 = 2,834.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.07/5,554.58 = 2,834.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.07x = 5,554.58 × 2,834.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.07x = 15,744,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744,720.57/4,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.72

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