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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.42, 5,538.51 and 2,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.42, 5,538.51 and 2,245.35 is: 3,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.42 : 5,538.51 = 2,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.42/5,538.51 = 2,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.42x = 5,538.51 × 2,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.42x = 12,435,914.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435,914.20/4,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.59

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