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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.70, 5,561.56 and 2,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.70, 5,561.56 and 2,701.92 is: 3,729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.70 : 5,561.56 = 2,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.70/5,561.56 = 2,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.70x = 5,561.56 × 2,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.70x = 15,026,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,026,890.20/4,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.96

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