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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.23, 5,558.67 and 2,457.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.23, 5,558.67 and 2,457.15 is: 3,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.23 : 5,558.67 = 2,457.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.23/5,558.67 = 2,457.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.23x = 5,558.67 × 2,457.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.23x = 13,658,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658,485.99/4,029.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.85

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