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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.08, 5,558.76 and 2,537.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.08, 5,558.76 and 2,537.10 is: 3,500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.08 : 5,558.76 = 2,537.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.08/5,558.76 = 2,537.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.08x = 5,558.76 × 2,537.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.08x = 14,103,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,103,130.00/4,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.34

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