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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.63, 5,539.59 and 2,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.63, 5,539.59 and 2,246.18 is: 3,099.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.63 : 5,539.59 = 2,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.63/5,539.59 = 2,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.63x = 5,539.59 × 2,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.63x = 12,442,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442,888.57/4,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.39

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