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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.88, 5,548.68 and 2,252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.88, 5,548.68 and 2,252.68 is: 3,108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.88 : 5,548.68 = 2,252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.88/5,548.68 = 2,252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.88x = 5,548.68 × 2,252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.88x = 12,499,400.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499,400.46/4,020.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.62

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