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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.83, 5,540.32 and 2,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.83, 5,540.32 and 2,246.44 is: 3,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.83 : 5,540.32 = 2,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.83/5,540.32 = 2,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.83x = 5,540.32 × 2,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.83x = 12,445,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,445,985.23/4,014.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.00

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