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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.64, 5,540.40 and 2,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.64, 5,540.40 and 2,246.24 is: 3,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.64 : 5,540.40 = 2,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.64/5,540.40 = 2,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.64x = 5,540.40 × 2,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.64x = 12,445,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445,068.10/4,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.92

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