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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.45, 5,540.04 and 2,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.45, 5,540.04 and 2,246.04 is: 3,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.45 : 5,540.04 = 2,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.45/5,540.04 = 2,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.45x = 5,540.04 × 2,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.45x = 12,443,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,151.44/4,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.59

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