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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.71, 5,556.84 and 2,258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.71, 5,556.84 and 2,258.48 is: 3,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.71 : 5,556.84 = 2,258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.71/5,556.84 = 2,258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.71x = 5,556.84 × 2,258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.71x = 12,550,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,550,012.00/4,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.69

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