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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.33, 5,540.09 and 2,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.33, 5,540.09 and 2,246.01 is: 3,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.33 : 5,540.09 = 2,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.33/5,540.09 = 2,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.33x = 5,540.09 × 2,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.33x = 12,443,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,086.31/4,014.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.67

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