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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,026.97, 5,557.91 and 2,258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,026.97, 5,557.91 and 2,258.25 is: 3,116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,026.97 : 5,557.91 = 2,258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,026.97/5,557.91 = 2,258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,026.97x = 5,557.91 × 2,258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,026.97x = 12,551,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551,150.26/4,026.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.77

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