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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.96, 5,540.86 and 2,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.96, 5,540.86 and 2,246.46 is: 3,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.96 : 5,540.86 = 2,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.96/5,540.86 = 2,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.96x = 5,540.86 × 2,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.96x = 12,447,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,320.36/4,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.24

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