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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.12, 5,558.96 and 2,259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.12, 5,558.96 and 2,259.88 is: 3,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.12 : 5,558.96 = 2,259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.12/5,558.96 = 2,259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.12x = 5,558.96 × 2,259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.12x = 12,562,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,582.52/4,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.72

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