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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.64, 5,551.38 and 2,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.64, 5,551.38 and 2,254.26 is: 3,110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.64 : 5,551.38 = 2,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.64/5,551.38 = 2,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.64x = 5,551.38 × 2,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.64x = 12,514,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,253.88/4,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.96

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