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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.65, 5,558.20 and 2,259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.65, 5,558.20 and 2,259.22 is: 3,117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.65 : 5,558.20 = 2,259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.65/5,558.20 = 2,259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.65x = 5,558.20 × 2,259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.65x = 12,557,196.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557,196.60/4,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.75

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