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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020, 5,548.08 and 2,252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020, 5,548.08 and 2,252.04 is: 3,108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020 : 5,548.08 = 2,252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020/5,548.08 = 2,252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020x = 5,548.08 × 2,252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020x = 12,494,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494,498.08/4,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.08

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