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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.68, 5,558.94 and 2,260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.68, 5,558.94 and 2,260.36 is: 3,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.68 : 5,558.94 = 2,260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.68/5,558.94 = 2,260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.68x = 5,558.94 × 2,260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.68x = 12,565,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565,205.62/4,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.94

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