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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.47, 5,549.73 and 2,253.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.47, 5,549.73 and 2,253.03 is: 3,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.47 : 5,549.73 = 2,253.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.47/5,549.73 = 2,253.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.47x = 5,549.73 × 2,253.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.47x = 12,503,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,503,708.18/4,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.24

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