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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.22, 5,544.19 and 2,759.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.22, 5,544.19 and 2,759.05 is: 3,804.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.22 : 5,544.19 = 2,759.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.22/5,544.19 = 2,759.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.22x = 5,544.19 × 2,759.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.22x = 15,296,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,296,697.42/4,020.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.94

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