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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.97, 5,539.50 and 2,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.97, 5,539.50 and 2,245.74 is: 3,099.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.97 : 5,539.50 = 2,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.97/5,539.50 = 2,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.97x = 5,539.50 × 2,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.97x = 12,440,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440,276.73/4,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.25

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