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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.06, 5,550.62 and 2,229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.06, 5,550.62 and 2,229.53 is: 3,076.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.06 : 5,550.62 = 2,229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.06/5,550.62 = 2,229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.06x = 5,550.62 × 2,229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.06x = 12,375,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,375,288.01/4,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.85

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