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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.22, 5,550.61 and 2,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.22, 5,550.61 and 2,253.86 is: 3,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.22 : 5,550.61 = 2,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.22/5,550.61 = 2,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.22x = 5,550.61 × 2,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.22x = 12,510,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,510,297.85/4,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.30

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