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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.94, 5,558.66 and 2,259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.94, 5,558.66 and 2,259.91 is: 3,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.94 : 5,558.66 = 2,259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.94/5,558.66 = 2,259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.94x = 5,558.66 × 2,259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.94x = 12,562,071.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,071.32/4,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.73

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