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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.82, 5,598.98 and 2,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.82, 5,598.98 and 2,464.26 is: 3,401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.82 : 5,598.98 = 2,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.82/5,598.98 = 2,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.82x = 5,598.98 × 2,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.82x = 13,797,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,342.45/4,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.02

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