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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029, 5,558.40 and 2,456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029, 5,558.40 and 2,456.52 is: 3,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029 : 5,558.40 = 2,456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029/5,558.40 = 2,456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029x = 5,558.40 × 2,456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029x = 13,654,320.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654,320.77/4,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.01

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