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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.48, 5,539.94 and 2,246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.48, 5,539.94 and 2,246.09 is: 3,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.48 : 5,539.94 = 2,246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.48/5,539.94 = 2,246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.48x = 5,539.94 × 2,246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.48x = 12,443,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,203.83/4,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.58

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