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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.52, 5,540.01 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.52, 5,540.01 and 2,246.13 is: 3,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.52 : 5,540.01 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.52/5,540.01 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.52x = 5,540.01 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.52x = 12,443,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,596.51/4,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.65

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