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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.12, 5,593.28 and 2,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.12, 5,593.28 and 2,484 is: 3,426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.12 : 5,593.28 = 2,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.12/5,593.28 = 2,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.12x = 5,593.28 × 2,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.12x = 13,893,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893,707.52/4,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.21

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