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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.96, 5,552.01 and 2,254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.96, 5,552.01 and 2,254.73 is: 3,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.96 : 5,552.01 = 2,254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.96/5,552.01 = 2,254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.96x = 5,552.01 × 2,254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.96x = 12,518,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,518,255.75/4,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.71

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