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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.58, 5,556.61 and 2,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.58, 5,556.61 and 2,258.18 is: 3,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.58 : 5,556.61 = 2,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.58/5,556.61 = 2,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.58x = 5,556.61 × 2,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.58x = 12,547,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547,825.57/4,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.25

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