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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.59, 5,558.36 and 2,455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.59, 5,558.36 and 2,455.47 is: 3,388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.59 : 5,558.36 = 2,455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.59/5,558.36 = 2,455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.59x = 5,558.36 × 2,455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.59x = 13,648,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,648,373.95/4,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.72

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