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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.05, 5,558.35 and 2,349.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.05, 5,558.35 and 2,349.61 is: 3,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.05 : 5,558.35 = 2,349.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.05/5,558.35 = 2,349.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.05x = 5,558.35 × 2,349.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.05x = 13,059,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059,942.68/4,028.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.25

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