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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.62, 5,549.46 and 2,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.62, 5,549.46 and 2,252.84 is: 3,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.62 : 5,549.46 = 2,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.62/5,549.46 = 2,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.62x = 5,549.46 × 2,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.62x = 12,502,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,045.47/4,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.71

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