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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,056.88, 5,598.44 and 2,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,056.88, 5,598.44 and 2,264.32 is: 3,124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,056.88 : 5,598.44 = 2,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,056.88/5,598.44 = 2,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,056.88x = 5,598.44 × 2,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,056.88x = 12,676,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,676,659.66/4,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.73

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