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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028, 5,558.78 and 2,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028, 5,558.78 and 2,349.14 is: 3,241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028 : 5,558.78 = 2,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028/5,558.78 = 2,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028x = 5,558.78 × 2,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028x = 13,058,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058,352.45/4,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.89

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