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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.08, 5,539.76 and 2,245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.08, 5,539.76 and 2,245.76 is: 3,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.08 : 5,539.76 = 2,245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.08/5,539.76 = 2,245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.08x = 5,539.76 × 2,245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.08x = 12,440,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440,971.42/4,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.33

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