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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.95, 5,540.64 and 2,246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.95, 5,540.64 and 2,246.55 is: 3,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.95 : 5,540.64 = 2,246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.95/5,540.64 = 2,246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.95x = 5,540.64 × 2,246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.95x = 12,447,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,345.71/4,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.25

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