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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.65, 5,550 and 2,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.65, 5,550 and 2,253.30 is: 3,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.65 : 5,550 = 2,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.65/5,550 = 2,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.65x = 5,550 × 2,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.65x = 12,505,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505,815.00/4,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.62

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