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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.56, 5,558.32 and 2,235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.56, 5,558.32 and 2,235.61 is: 3,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.56 : 5,558.32 = 2,235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.56/5,558.32 = 2,235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.56x = 5,558.32 × 2,235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.56x = 12,426,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,216.29/4,027.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.30

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