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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.54, 5,553.86 and 2,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.54, 5,553.86 and 2,256.14 is: 3,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.54 : 5,553.86 = 2,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.54/5,553.86 = 2,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.54x = 5,553.86 × 2,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.54x = 12,530,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530,320.74/4,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.48

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