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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.74, 5,560.71 and 2,632.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.74, 5,560.71 and 2,632.92 is: 3,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.74 : 5,560.71 = 2,632.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.74/5,560.71 = 2,632.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.74x = 5,560.71 × 2,632.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.74x = 14,640,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,640,873.85/4,027.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.01

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