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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.62, 5,558.16 and 2,434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.62, 5,558.16 and 2,434.38 is: 3,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.62 : 5,558.16 = 2,434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.62/5,558.16 = 2,434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.62x = 5,558.16 × 2,434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.62x = 13,530,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530,673.54/4,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.47

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