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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.91, 5,555.39 and 2,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.91, 5,555.39 and 2,535 is: 3,495.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.91 : 5,555.39 = 2,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.91/5,555.39 = 2,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.91x = 5,555.39 × 2,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.91x = 14,082,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082,913.65/4,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.46

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