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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.64, 5,551.68 and 2,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.64, 5,551.68 and 2,530.32 is: 3,492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.64 : 5,551.68 = 2,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.64/5,551.68 = 2,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.64x = 5,551.68 × 2,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.64x = 14,047,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047,526.94/4,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.12

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