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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,019.78, 5,547.26 and 2,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,019.78, 5,547.26 and 2,251.28 is: 3,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,019.78 : 5,547.26 = 2,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,019.78/5,547.26 = 2,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,019.78x = 5,547.26 × 2,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,019.78x = 12,488,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488,396.50/4,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.74

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