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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.31, 5,557.83 and 2,348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.31, 5,557.83 and 2,348.45 is: 3,240.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.31 : 5,557.83 = 2,348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.31/5,557.83 = 2,348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.31x = 5,557.83 × 2,348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.31x = 13,052,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052,258.07/4,027.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.94

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