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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.69, 5,558.13 and 2,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.69, 5,558.13 and 2,259.28 is: 3,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.69 : 5,558.13 = 2,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.69/5,558.13 = 2,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.69x = 5,558.13 × 2,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.69x = 12,557,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557,371.95/4,027.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.76

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