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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.58, 5,541.89 and 2,247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.58, 5,541.89 and 2,247.48 is: 3,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.58 : 5,541.89 = 2,247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.58/5,541.89 = 2,247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.58x = 5,541.89 × 2,247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.58x = 12,455,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455,275.70/4,015.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.74

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