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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.91, 5,559.17 and 2,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.91, 5,559.17 and 2,349.59 is: 3,242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.91 : 5,559.17 = 2,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.91/5,559.17 = 2,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.91x = 5,559.17 × 2,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.91x = 13,061,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,061,730.70/4,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.81

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