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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.24, 5,541.03 and 2,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.24, 5,541.03 and 2,247.26 is: 3,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.24 : 5,541.03 = 2,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.24/5,541.03 = 2,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.24x = 5,541.03 × 2,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.24x = 12,452,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452,135.08/4,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.22

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