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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.47, 5,558.19 and 2,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.47, 5,558.19 and 2,235.04 is: 3,084.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.47 : 5,558.19 = 2,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.47/5,558.19 = 2,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.47x = 5,558.19 × 2,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.47x = 12,422,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422,738.01/4,027.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.51

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