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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.63, 5,540.30 and 2,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.63, 5,540.30 and 2,246.20 is: 3,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.63 : 5,540.30 = 2,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.63/5,540.30 = 2,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.63x = 5,540.30 × 2,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.63x = 12,444,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444,605.20/4,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.81

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