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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.87, 5,540.41 and 2,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.87, 5,540.41 and 2,222.43 is: 3,066.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.87 : 5,540.41 = 2,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.87/5,540.41 = 2,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.87x = 5,540.41 × 2,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.87x = 12,313,155.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,313,155.40/4,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.89

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