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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.78, 5,557.24 and 2,234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.78, 5,557.24 and 2,234.83 is: 3,084.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.78 : 5,557.24 = 2,234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.78/5,557.24 = 2,234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.78x = 5,557.24 × 2,234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.78x = 12,419,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,419,486.67/4,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.22

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