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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.40, 5,556.36 and 2,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.40, 5,556.36 and 2,233.72 is: 3,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.40 : 5,556.36 = 2,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.40/5,556.36 = 2,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.40x = 5,556.36 × 2,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.40x = 12,411,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411,352.46/4,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.49

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