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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.69, 5,551.35 and 2,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.69, 5,551.35 and 2,254.40 is: 3,111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.69 : 5,551.35 = 2,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.69/5,551.35 = 2,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.69x = 5,551.35 × 2,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.69x = 12,514,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,935.68/4,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.09

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