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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.64, 5,551.08 and 2,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.64, 5,551.08 and 2,254.38 is: 3,110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.64 : 5,551.08 = 2,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.64/5,551.08 = 2,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.64x = 5,551.08 × 2,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.64x = 12,514,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,243.73/4,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.95

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