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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.84, 5,557.20 and 2,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.84, 5,557.20 and 2,258.40 is: 3,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.84 : 5,557.20 = 2,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.84/5,557.20 = 2,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.84x = 5,557.20 × 2,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.84x = 12,550,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,550,380.48/4,026.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.68

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