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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.36, 5,540.40 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.36, 5,540.40 and 2,246.13 is: 3,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.36 : 5,540.40 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.36/5,540.40 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.36x = 5,540.40 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.36x = 12,444,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444,458.65/4,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.99

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