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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.32, 5,539.80 and 2,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.32, 5,539.80 and 2,246.02 is: 3,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.32 : 5,539.80 = 2,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.32/5,539.80 = 2,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.32x = 5,539.80 × 2,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.32x = 12,442,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442,501.60/4,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.53

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