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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.80, 5,558.06 and 2,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.80, 5,558.06 and 2,259 is: 3,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.80 : 5,558.06 = 2,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.80/5,558.06 = 2,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.80x = 5,558.06 × 2,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.80x = 12,555,657.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,555,657.54/4,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.25

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