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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.92, 5,561.64 and 3,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.92, 5,561.64 and 3,245.64 is: 4,481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.92 : 5,561.64 = 3,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.92/5,561.64 = 3,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.92x = 5,561.64 × 3,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.92x = 18,051,081.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051,081.25/4,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.49

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