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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.16, 5,558.94 and 2,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.16, 5,558.94 and 2,235.54 is: 3,085.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.16 : 5,558.94 = 2,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.16/5,558.94 = 2,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.16x = 5,558.94 × 2,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.16x = 12,427,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,427,232.73/4,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.09

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