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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.62, 5,550.96 and 2,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.62, 5,550.96 and 2,254.22 is: 3,110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.62 : 5,550.96 = 2,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.62/5,550.96 = 2,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.62x = 5,550.96 × 2,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.62x = 12,513,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513,085.05/4,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.68

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