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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.50, 5,558.06 and 2,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.50, 5,558.06 and 2,326.78 is: 3,210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.50 : 5,558.06 = 2,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.50/5,558.06 = 2,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.50x = 5,558.06 × 2,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.50x = 12,932,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932,382.85/4,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.22

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