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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.64, 5,558.42 and 2,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.64, 5,558.42 and 2,326.73 is: 3,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.64 : 5,558.42 = 2,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.64/5,558.42 = 2,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.64x = 5,558.42 × 2,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.64x = 12,932,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932,920.59/4,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.25

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