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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.38, 5,556.46 and 2,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.38, 5,556.46 and 2,233.90 is: 3,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.38 : 5,556.46 = 2,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.38/5,556.46 = 2,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.38x = 5,556.46 × 2,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.38x = 12,412,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,412,575.99/4,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.81

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