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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.58, 5,555.25 and 2,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.58, 5,555.25 and 2,849.22 is: 3,928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.58 : 5,555.25 = 2,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.58/5,555.25 = 2,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.58x = 5,555.25 × 2,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.58x = 15,828,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828,129.41/4,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.96

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