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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.70, 5,554.61 and 2,256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.70, 5,554.61 and 2,256.67 is: 3,114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.70 : 5,554.61 = 2,256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.70/5,554.61 = 2,256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.70x = 5,554.61 × 2,256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.70x = 12,534,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,534,921.75/4,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.50

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