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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,015.61, 5,541.57 and 2,247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,015.61, 5,541.57 and 2,247.38 is: 3,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,015.61 : 5,541.57 = 2,247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,015.61/5,541.57 = 2,247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,015.61x = 5,541.57 × 2,247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,015.61x = 12,454,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,454,013.59/4,015.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.40

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