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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.09, 5,551.83 and 2,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.09, 5,551.83 and 2,254.59 is: 3,111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.09 : 5,551.83 = 2,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.09/5,551.83 = 2,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.09x = 5,551.83 × 2,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.09x = 12,517,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,100.40/4,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.32

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