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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.64, 5,552.25 and 2,828.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.64, 5,552.25 and 2,828.88 is: 3,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.64 : 5,552.25 = 2,828.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.64/5,552.25 = 2,828.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.64x = 5,552.25 × 2,828.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.64x = 15,706,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,648.98/4,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.72

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