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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.93, 5,558.63 and 2,260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.93, 5,558.63 and 2,260.10 is: 3,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.93 : 5,558.63 = 2,260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.93/5,558.63 = 2,260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.93x = 5,558.63 × 2,260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.93x = 12,563,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563,062.26/4,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.99

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