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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.07, 5,550.46 and 2,450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.07, 5,550.46 and 2,450.17 is: 3,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.07 : 5,550.46 = 2,450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.07/5,550.46 = 2,450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.07x = 5,550.46 × 2,450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.07x = 13,599,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,599,570.58/4,022.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.24

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