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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.98, 5,539.25 and 2,245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.98, 5,539.25 and 2,245.59 is: 3,098.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.98 : 5,539.25 = 2,245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.98/5,539.25 = 2,245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.98x = 5,539.25 × 2,245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.98x = 12,438,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,438,890.02/4,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.89

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