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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.82, 5,548.97 and 2,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.82, 5,548.97 and 2,252.52 is: 3,108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.82 : 5,548.97 = 2,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.82/5,548.97 = 2,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.82x = 5,548.97 × 2,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.82x = 12,499,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499,165.90/4,020.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.61

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