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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.41, 5,556.08 and 2,535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.41, 5,556.08 and 2,535.50 is: 3,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.41 : 5,556.08 = 2,535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.41/5,556.08 = 2,535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.41x = 5,556.08 × 2,535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.41x = 14,087,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087,440.84/4,029.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.15

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