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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.66, 5,558.15 and 2,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.66, 5,558.15 and 2,259.28 is: 3,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.66 : 5,558.15 = 2,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.66/5,558.15 = 2,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.66x = 5,558.15 × 2,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.66x = 12,557,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557,378.04/4,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.79

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