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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.94, 5,540.12 and 2,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.94, 5,540.12 and 2,246.10 is: 3,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.94 : 5,540.12 = 2,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.94/5,540.12 = 2,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.94x = 5,540.12 × 2,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.94x = 12,443,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443,663.53/4,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.34

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