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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.72, 5,548.95 and 2,252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.72, 5,548.95 and 2,252.63 is: 3,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.72 : 5,548.95 = 2,252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.72/5,548.95 = 2,252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.72x = 5,548.95 × 2,252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.72x = 12,499,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499,703.49/4,020.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.82

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