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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034, 5,566.92 and 2,378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034, 5,566.92 and 2,378.96 is: 3,282.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034 : 5,566.92 = 2,378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034/5,566.92 = 2,378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034x = 5,566.92 × 2,378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034x = 13,243,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,243,480.00/4,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.96

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