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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.94, 5,560.29 and 2,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.94, 5,560.29 and 2,457.90 is: 3,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.94 : 5,560.29 = 2,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.94/5,560.29 = 2,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.94x = 5,560.29 × 2,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.94x = 13,666,636.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666,636.79/4,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.12

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