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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.30, 5,553.42 and 2,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.30, 5,553.42 and 2,530.28 is: 3,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.30 : 5,553.42 = 2,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.30/5,553.42 = 2,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.30x = 5,553.42 × 2,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.30x = 14,051,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,051,707.56/4,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.45

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