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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.07, 5,539.33 and 2,245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.07, 5,539.33 and 2,245.69 is: 3,099.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.07 : 5,539.33 = 2,245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.07/5,539.33 = 2,245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.07x = 5,539.33 × 2,245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.07x = 12,439,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,439,617.99/4,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.00

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