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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.93, 5,551.91 and 2,254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.93, 5,551.91 and 2,254.65 is: 3,111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.93 : 5,551.91 = 2,254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.93/5,551.91 = 2,254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.93x = 5,551.91 × 2,254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.93x = 12,517,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,602.61/4,022.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.57

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