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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.84, 5,549.64 and 2,253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.84, 5,549.64 and 2,253.16 is: 3,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.84 : 5,549.64 = 2,253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.84/5,549.64 = 2,253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.84x = 5,549.64 × 2,253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.84x = 12,504,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504,226.86/4,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.08

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