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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.80, 5,540.52 and 2,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.80, 5,540.52 and 2,246.48 is: 3,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.80 : 5,540.52 = 2,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.80/5,540.52 = 2,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.80x = 5,540.52 × 2,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.80x = 12,446,667.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,667.37/4,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.20

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