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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,027.96, 5,558.68 and 2,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,027.96, 5,558.68 and 2,259.69 is: 3,118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,027.96 : 5,558.68 = 2,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,027.96/5,558.68 = 2,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,027.96x = 5,558.68 × 2,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,027.96x = 12,560,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560,882.31/4,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.43

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