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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.71, 5,549.92 and 2,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.71, 5,549.92 and 2,253.32 is: 3,109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.71 : 5,549.92 = 2,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.71/5,549.92 = 2,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.71x = 5,549.92 × 2,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.71x = 12,505,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505,745.73/4,021.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.56

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