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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.59, 5,550.95 and 2,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.59, 5,550.95 and 2,344.27 is: 3,234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.59 : 5,550.95 = 2,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.59/5,550.95 = 2,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.59x = 5,550.95 × 2,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.59x = 13,012,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012,936.50/4,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.96

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