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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.16, 5,558.86 and 2,434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.16, 5,558.86 and 2,434.70 is: 3,360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.16 : 5,558.86 = 2,434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.16/5,558.86 = 2,434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.16x = 5,558.86 × 2,434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.16x = 13,534,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,534,173.38/4,027.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.72

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