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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.73, 5,538.50 and 2,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.73, 5,538.50 and 2,245.30 is: 3,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.73 : 5,538.50 = 2,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.73/5,538.50 = 2,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.73x = 5,538.50 × 2,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.73x = 12,435,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,435,594.05/4,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.26

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