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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.41, 5,552.47 and 2,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.41, 5,552.47 and 2,230.88 is: 3,078.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.41 : 5,552.47 = 2,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.41/5,552.47 = 2,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.41x = 5,552.47 × 2,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.41x = 12,386,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,386,866.51/4,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.70

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