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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.41, 5,556.43 and 2,258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.41, 5,556.43 and 2,258.01 is: 3,116.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.41 : 5,556.43 = 2,258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.41/5,556.43 = 2,258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.41x = 5,556.43 × 2,258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.41x = 12,546,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546,474.50/4,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.04

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