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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.87, 5,551.47 and 2,205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.87, 5,551.47 and 2,205.86 is: 3,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.87 : 5,551.47 = 2,205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.87/5,551.47 = 2,205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.87x = 5,551.47 × 2,205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.87x = 12,245,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245,779.49/4,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.04

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