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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.98, 5,553.08 and 2,430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.98, 5,553.08 and 2,430.52 is: 3,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.98 : 5,553.08 = 2,430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.98/5,553.08 = 2,430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.98x = 5,553.08 × 2,430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.98x = 13,496,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496,872.00/4,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.94

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