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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.00, 5,554.61 and 2,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.00, 5,554.61 and 2,257.27 is: 3,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.00 : 5,554.61 = 2,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.00/5,554.61 = 2,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.00x = 5,554.61 × 2,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.00x = 12,538,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,538,237.81/4,026.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.31

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