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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.83, 5,560.14 and 2,350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.83, 5,560.14 and 2,350.78 is: 3,244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.83 : 5,560.14 = 2,350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.83/5,560.14 = 2,350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.83x = 5,560.14 × 2,350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.83x = 13,070,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070,660.82/4,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.28

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