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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.72, 5,540.16 and 2,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.72, 5,540.16 and 2,246.16 is: 3,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.72 : 5,540.16 = 2,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.72/5,540.16 = 2,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.72x = 5,540.16 × 2,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.72x = 12,444,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,444,085.79/4,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.61

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