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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.81, 5,558.52 and 2,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.81, 5,558.52 and 2,348.95 is: 3,241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.81 : 5,558.52 = 2,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.81/5,558.52 = 2,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.81x = 5,558.52 × 2,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.81x = 13,056,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,056,685.55/4,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.63

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