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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.46, 5,538.51 and 2,245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.46, 5,538.51 and 2,245.05 is: 3,098.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.46 : 5,538.51 = 2,245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.46/5,538.51 = 2,245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.46x = 5,538.51 × 2,245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.46x = 12,434,231.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434,231.88/4,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.13

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