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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.42, 5,541.54 and 2,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.42, 5,541.54 and 2,247.14 is: 3,101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.42 : 5,541.54 = 2,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.42/5,541.54 = 2,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.42x = 5,541.54 × 2,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.42x = 12,452,627.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452,627.94/4,015.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.20

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