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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.95, 5,551.86 and 2,511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.95, 5,551.86 and 2,511.41 is: 3,465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.95 : 5,551.86 = 2,511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.95/5,551.86 = 2,511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.95x = 5,551.86 × 2,511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.95x = 13,942,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942,986.44/4,022.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.86

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