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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.48, 5,551.56 and 2,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.48, 5,551.56 and 2,344.41 is: 3,235.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.48 : 5,551.56 = 2,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.48/5,551.56 = 2,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.48x = 5,551.56 × 2,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.48x = 13,015,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,015,132.78/4,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.60

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