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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.71, 5,551.67 and 2,254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.71, 5,551.67 and 2,254.07 is: 3,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.71 : 5,551.67 = 2,254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.71/5,551.67 = 2,254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.71x = 5,551.67 × 2,254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.71x = 12,513,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513,852.80/4,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.80

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