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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.73, 5,540.67 and 2,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.73, 5,540.67 and 2,246.68 is: 3,100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.73 : 5,540.67 = 2,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.73/5,540.67 = 2,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.73x = 5,540.67 × 2,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.73x = 12,448,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448,112.48/4,014.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.61

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