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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.97, 5,550.63 and 2,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.97, 5,550.63 and 2,253.74 is: 3,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.97 : 5,550.63 = 2,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.97/5,550.63 = 2,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.97x = 5,550.63 × 2,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.97x = 12,509,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509,676.86/4,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.34

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