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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.87, 5,556.47 and 2,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.87, 5,556.47 and 2,258.10 is: 3,115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.87 : 5,556.47 = 2,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.87/5,556.47 = 2,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.87x = 5,556.47 × 2,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.87x = 12,547,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,547,053.62/4,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.83

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