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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,055.57, 5,597.09 and 2,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,055.57, 5,597.09 and 2,462.09 is: 3,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,055.57 : 5,597.09 = 2,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,055.57/5,597.09 = 2,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,055.57x = 5,597.09 × 2,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,055.57x = 13,780,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,780,541.00/4,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.93

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