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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.64, 5,549.90 and 2,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.64, 5,549.90 and 2,253.24 is: 3,109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.64 : 5,549.90 = 2,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.64/5,549.90 = 2,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.64x = 5,549.90 × 2,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.64x = 12,505,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505,256.68/4,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.49

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