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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.16, 5,540.90 and 2,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.16, 5,540.90 and 2,246.76 is: 3,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.16 : 5,540.90 = 2,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.16/5,540.90 = 2,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.16x = 5,540.90 × 2,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.16x = 12,449,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449,072.48/4,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.52

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