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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.50, 5,557.98 and 2,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.50, 5,557.98 and 2,349.96 is: 3,242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.50 : 5,557.98 = 2,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.50/5,557.98 = 2,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.50x = 5,557.98 × 2,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.50x = 13,061,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,061,030.68/4,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.96

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