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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.67, 5,559.98 and 2,260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.67, 5,559.98 and 2,260.28 is: 3,119.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.67 : 5,559.98 = 2,260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.67/5,559.98 = 2,260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.67x = 5,559.98 × 2,260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.67x = 12,567,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,072.49/4,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.41

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