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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.88, 5,560.98 and 2,328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.88, 5,560.98 and 2,328.47 is: 3,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.88 : 5,560.98 = 2,328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.88/5,560.98 = 2,328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.88x = 5,560.98 × 2,328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.88x = 12,948,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948,575.10/4,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.14

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