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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.40, 5,539.77 and 2,246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.40, 5,539.77 and 2,246.17 is: 3,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.40 : 5,539.77 = 2,246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.40/5,539.77 = 2,246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.40x = 5,539.77 × 2,246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.40x = 12,443,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,237.48/4,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.65

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