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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.67, 5,557.86 and 2,433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.67, 5,557.86 and 2,433.99 is: 3,358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.67 : 5,557.86 = 2,433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.67/5,557.86 = 2,433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.67x = 5,557.86 × 2,433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.67x = 13,527,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,527,775.66/4,027.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.71

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