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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.47, 5,538.81 and 2,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.47, 5,538.81 and 2,245.24 is: 3,098.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.47 : 5,538.81 = 2,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.47/5,538.81 = 2,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.47x = 5,538.81 × 2,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.47x = 12,435,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435,957.76/4,013.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.56

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