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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.34, 5,549.54 and 2,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.34, 5,549.54 and 2,253.29 is: 3,109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.34 : 5,549.54 = 2,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.34/5,549.54 = 2,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.34x = 5,549.54 × 2,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.34x = 12,504,683.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504,683.97/4,021.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.59

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