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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.55, 5,539.71 and 2,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.55, 5,539.71 and 2,246.10 is: 3,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.55 : 5,539.71 = 2,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.55/5,539.71 = 2,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.55x = 5,539.71 × 2,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.55x = 12,442,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442,742.63/4,014.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.41

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