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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.76, 5,558.36 and 2,259.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.76, 5,558.36 and 2,259.33 is: 3,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.76 : 5,558.36 = 2,259.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.76/5,558.36 = 2,259.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.76x = 5,558.36 × 2,259.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.76x = 12,558,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,558,158.20/4,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.90

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