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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.39, 5,541.25 and 2,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.39, 5,541.25 and 2,247 is: 3,100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.39 : 5,541.25 = 2,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.39/5,541.25 = 2,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.39x = 5,541.25 × 2,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.39x = 12,451,188.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,451,188.75/4,015.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.87

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