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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.83, 5,558.49 and 2,259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.83, 5,558.49 and 2,259.56 is: 3,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.83 : 5,558.49 = 2,259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.83/5,558.49 = 2,259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.83x = 5,558.49 × 2,259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.83x = 12,559,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559,713.87/4,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.23

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