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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.05, 5,555.94 and 2,257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.05, 5,555.94 and 2,257.65 is: 3,115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.05 : 5,555.94 = 2,257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.05/5,555.94 = 2,257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.05x = 5,555.94 × 2,257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.05x = 12,543,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,367.94/4,026.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.56

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