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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.62, 5,556.36 and 2,257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.62, 5,556.36 and 2,257.88 is: 3,115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.62 : 5,556.36 = 2,257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.62/5,556.36 = 2,257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.62x = 5,556.36 × 2,257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.62x = 12,545,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,545,566.34/4,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.66

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