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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,029.89, 5,563.85 and 2,770.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,029.89, 5,563.85 and 2,770.55 is: 3,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,029.89 : 5,563.85 = 2,770.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,029.89/5,563.85 = 2,770.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,029.89x = 5,563.85 × 2,770.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,029.89x = 15,414,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414,882.95/4,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.14

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