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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.69, 5,540.22 and 2,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.69, 5,540.22 and 2,246.28 is: 3,099.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.69 : 5,540.22 = 2,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.69/5,540.22 = 2,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.69x = 5,540.22 × 2,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.69x = 12,444,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444,885.38/4,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.84

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