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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.50, 5,557.97 and 2,350.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.50, 5,557.97 and 2,350.07 is: 3,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.50 : 5,557.97 = 2,350.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.50/5,557.97 = 2,350.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.50x = 5,557.97 × 2,350.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.50x = 13,061,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,061,579.02/4,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.10

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