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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.90, 5,540.67 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.90, 5,540.67 and 2,246.40 is: 3,100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.90 : 5,540.67 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.90/5,540.67 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.90x = 5,540.67 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.90x = 12,446,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,561.09/4,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.09

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