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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,028.97, 5,560.29 and 2,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,028.97, 5,560.29 and 2,260.74 is: 3,120.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,028.97 : 5,560.29 = 2,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,028.97/5,560.29 = 2,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,028.97x = 5,560.29 × 2,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,028.97x = 12,570,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,570,370.01/4,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.00

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