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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.20, 5,549.22 and 2,252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.20, 5,549.22 and 2,252.82 is: 3,108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.20 : 5,549.22 = 2,252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.20/5,549.22 = 2,252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.20x = 5,549.22 × 2,252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.20x = 12,501,393.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501,393.80/4,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.87

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