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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.13, 5,540.62 and 2,246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.13, 5,540.62 and 2,246.43 is: 3,099.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.13 : 5,540.62 = 2,246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.13/5,540.62 = 2,246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.13x = 5,540.62 × 2,246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.13x = 12,446,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446,614.99/4,015.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.93

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